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A snapshot of Cumberland County’s population and employment
Cumberland County
Discover Cumberland County, where agricultural roots and industrial innovation create a unique environment for growth and opportunity.
About Cumberland County
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.
Major Private Sector Employers
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:15 PM | acoulter | 15/10/2025 05:50 PM | AJM Packaging | Advanced 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 | 15/10/2025 05:50 PM | Northeast Precast | Advanced Manufacturing |
| 28 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 15/10/2025 05:50 PM | Ardagh Glass Inc. | Advanced Manufacturing |
| 31 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:01 PM | acoulter | 15/10/2025 05:51 PM | Inspira Medical Centers | Life Sciences/Healthcare |
| 34 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 08:50 PM | acoulter | 15/10/2025 05:51 PM | Durand Glass | Life Sciences/Healthcare |
| 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, 2025; Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023; CNJ Internal Research, 2023-2025.
Major Industries
Food & Beverage
Manufacturing
Institutes of Higher Education
| 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)
County Resources
Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce
Cumberland County’s business membership organization dedicated to supporting local enterprises, fostering collaboration, and driving economic growth.
The Authority
Cumberland County’s improvement authority focused on managing infrastructure, advancing redevelopment, and supporting regional economic development initiatives.