Cumberland County, North Carolina

Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 319,431,[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in North Carolina. Its county seat is Fayetteville.[2]

Cumberland County
Cumberland County Courthouse in Fayetteville
Cumberland County Courthouse in Fayetteville
Map of North Carolina highlighting Cumberland County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°03′N 78°50′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1754
Named forPrince William, Duke of Cumberland
SeatFayetteville
Largest cityFayetteville
Area
  Total658 sq mi (1,700 km2)
  Land652 sq mi (1,690 km2)
  Water6.1 sq mi (16 km2)  0.9%%
Population
  Estimate 
(2019)
335,509
  Density500.5/sq mi (193.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts8th, 9th
Websitewww.co.cumberland.nc.us

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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