Population & Workforce
A snapshot of Cumberland County’s population and employment
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Discover Cumberland County, where agricultural roots and industrial innovation create a unique environment for growth and opportunity.
Cumberland County is a powerhouse of advanced manufacturing, spanning products like glass, food and beverage, and industrial items. Companies like Oatly, Innovation Foods, Danone, Northeast Precast, and ARC International showcase the County’s global impact. Cumberland County’s growing food sector is propelled by the Rutgers Food Innovation Center in Bridgeton, the United States’ only “soft landings” incubator dedicated to food and situated next to Bridgeton’s Food Specialization Center.
The Rowan College of South Jersey’s Cumberland Campus is home to the Mechatronic Innovation Learning Lab (MILL), a cutting-edge training center for robotics and advanced manufacturing. This campus is part of the innovation zone that also includes the Inspira Health Network and Cumberland Technical Education Center (CCTEC), a state-of-the-art technical high school focused on hands-on instruction and creating pathways to in-demand jobs. These research and training centers give Cumberland County an edge for expanding businesses.
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Company | Industry |
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14 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:15 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:46 PM | AJM Packaging | Manufacturing |
15 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:16 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:09 PM | Americold | Logistics |
27 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:48 PM | Northeast Precast | Manufacturing |
28 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:48 PM | Ardagh Glass Inc. | Manufacturing |
31 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:01 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:49 PM | Inspira Medical Centers | Healthcare |
34 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:50 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:50 PM | Durand Glass | Manufacturing |
37 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:11 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:11 PM | South State | Construction |
38 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:11 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:11 PM | Complete Care | Life Sciences/Healthcare |
39 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:12 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:12 PM | F & S Fresh Foods | Food & Beverage |
40 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:13 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 08:13 PM | Sheppard Bus | Transportation |
Source: Zoominfo and Dunn u0026 Bradstreet, 2023
A snapshot of Cumberland County’s population and employment
Total Population
Labor Force
JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Cumberland County
Vineland
Millville
Bridgeton
Upper Deerfield
Maurice River Township
Commercial Township
Source: U.S. Census July 2022
A snapshot of Cumberland County’s diverse population
White
Black
Hispanic (of all races)
Asian
Other
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Levels of education acquired by Cumberland County residents
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Post-Graduate Studies
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Understanding Cumberland County’s tax structure and rates
6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000
1.4%-10.75%
6.625% Sales Tax
None
None
None
No state property tax
41.4 cents
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Institution Name | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | choosenjstg | 21/08/2025 06:24 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:56 PM | Cumberland County College | 2-Year | 3,771 | N/A |
Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)
Cumberland County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.
Cumberland County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Source: NJ Transit
Cumberland County’s business membership organization dedicated to supporting local enterprises, fostering collaboration, and driving economic growth.
Cumberland County’s improvement authority focused on managing infrastructure, advancing redevelopment, and supporting regional economic development initiatives.