Cumberland County, Virginia
Quick answer: Cumberland County is a county in Virginia with its seat at Cumberland. Its estimated population in 2025 was 10,352, up 6.8% since 2020. It covers about 297 square miles of land.
| Type | county |
|---|---|
| County seat | Cumberland |
| Established | 1749 |
| Population, 2025 estimate | 10,352 |
| Population, 2020 estimate | 9,680 |
| Change 2020–2025 | 6.9% |
| Rank by population in Virginia | 116 of 133 |
Overview
Cumberland County is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, one of 95 in the state.[1] The county seat is Cumberland.[2] The county was established in 1749.[2] The name comes from Prince William, Duke of Cumberland.[2]
Population of Cumberland County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of Cumberland County at 10,352 in July 2025, up 6.8% from the April 2020 base of 9,690.[1] That made it 116th of Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities by population. It ranked 22nd for growth since 2020.[1]
From 2020 to 2025 the Census Bureau counted about 442 births and 661 deaths, so deaths outnumbered births by 219.[1] More people moved in from other parts of the United States than moved away. Net domestic migration was 708. Moves from abroad added 172.[1]
Geography
Cumberland County covers 297.5 square miles of land and 2.3 square miles of water.[3] By land area it ranks 68th of 133 in Virginia.[3] It had about 35 people per square mile in 2025, so it is mostly rural. Its geographic center lies near 37.52° N, 78.25° W.[3]
The county borders Amelia County, Buckingham County, Fluvanna County, Goochland County, Powhatan County and Prince Edward County.[4]
The U.S. Geological Survey place-name database lists 33 named streams and 22 lakes and reservoirs in the county.[5]
Towns
Cumberland County has one incorporated town: Farmville (532, part), with its estimated 2025 population in brackets.[6] In Virginia, towns remain part of the county around them, unlike independent cities. "Part" means only the share of the town inside this county.
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Cumberland County?
Cumberland.
What is the population of Cumberland County?
About 10,352 people in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How big is Cumberland County?
About 297 square miles of land, plus 2.3 square miles of water.
References
- [1] U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025 (Vintage 2025) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [2] Wikidata, Cumberland County, Virginia (open data, CC0) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [3] U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files: Counties – last checked 11/08/2026
- [4] U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File (2024) – last checked 11/08/2026
- [5] U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names – last checked 11/08/2026
- [6] U.S. Census Bureau, City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2025 – last checked 11/08/2026
Official website: www.cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov
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