Cumberland, Kentucky

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Cumberland is a city in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,611 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Higher Educational Institutions
4 Attractions and Parks
5 Festivals
6 Known Wolrd-wide
7 Further reading
8 External links

[edit] Geography

Cumberland is located at 36°58′37″N, 82°59′15″W (36.977016, -82.987434)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.22% is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,611 people, 1,076 households, and 723 families residing in the city. The population density was 220.1/km² (570.5/mi²). There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 108.6/km² (281.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.60% White, 5.09% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 1,076 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $15,929, and the median income for a family was $22,365. Males had a median income of $34,327 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,835. About 31.5% of families and 38.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.3% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Higher Educational Institutions

Cumberland is home to the main campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

[edit] Attractions and Parks

Cumberland is home to Kingdom Come State Park, which features a lake, gift shop, putt-putt golf, paddleboating, picnic facilities, primitive camping, hiking trials, and an ampitheater. The park is also home to natural rock formations including Raven Rock and Log Rock. The park also is home to two overlooks that provide scenic views of the Appalachian Mountains.

[edit] Festivals

Cumberland is home to the annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin', a festival honoring Appalachian history, folklore, and products. The festival is held on the campus of Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland. The festival includes live demonstrations of Appalachian methods and traditions.

[edit] Known Wolrd-wide

In 1980 country singer Kenny Rogers recorded the song "The Long Arm of the Law" which is set in Cumberland. To many people internationally this is the first time the city was brought to their attention.