New Cumberland borough, Pennsylvania
New Cumberland borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
New Cumberland borough is a geographic entity located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,590. The land area covers 1.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,590 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,411 | ±228 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,536 | ±227 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,411 | ±228 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 125 | ±83 |
| Median Home Value | $244,500 | ±$20,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | $980 | ±$127 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,154 | ±$9,683 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,000 | ±$4,102 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 773 | ±300 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,096 | ±374 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.6% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF NEW CUMBERLAND
GUS Population: 7,625 (2024)
ID: 173918
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 220, NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-0220
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GUS Population: 275,516 (2024)
ID: 194488
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONERS OF COUMBERLAND CNTY
1 COURT HOUSE SQ, RM 200, CARLISLE PA 17013-3339
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School New Cumberland | 05-06 | New Cumberland, PA | |
| Regular School New Cumberland | KG-04 | New Cumberland, PA | |
| Regular School New Cumberland | 07-08 | New Cumberland, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Camp Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Bainbridge, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boiling Springs, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Mechanicsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Harrisburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Camp Hill, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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College | 2.3 mi away | 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101-2208 |
7179015100
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NEW CUMBERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 1 BENJAMIN PLAZA, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070 |
(717) 774-7820
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Harrisburg Area Community College
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College | 4.7 mi away | 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110-2999 |
7177802300
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MCCORMICK RIVERFRONT LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 101 WALNUT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101 |
(717) 234-4976
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Empire Beauty School-Harrisburg
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 3941 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17109 |
8009204593
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CLEVE J FREDRICKSEN LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 100 NORTH 19TH STREET, CAMP HILL, PA, 17011 |
(717) 761-3900
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Central Penn College
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College | 6.0 mi away | 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA, 17093-0309 |
8007592727
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KLINE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 530 S. 29TH ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17104 |
(717) 234-3934
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Office
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College | 6.2 mi away | 2300 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, 17110 |
7177204205
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MADELINE L. OLEWINE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 2410 NORTH THIRD ST., HARRISBURG, PA, 17110 |
(717) 232-7286
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARRISBURG CPTL CY AP, PA US, located 1.6 miles from New Cumberland borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.3° | 24.9° | 32.6° | 2.64" | — |
| February | 43.2° | 26.2° | 34.7° | 2.36" | — |
| March | 52.6° | 33.9° | 43.2° | 3.35" | — |
| April | 64.9° | 43.3° | 54.1° | 3.70" | — |
| May | 74.7° | 53.2° | 64.0° | 3.48" | — |
| June | 83.2° | 62.8° | 73.0° | 3.72" | — |
| July | 87.6° | 67.4° | 77.5° | 4.30" | — |
| August | 85.4° | 65.5° | 75.4° | 3.68" | — |
| September | 78.6° | 58.4° | 68.5° | 4.12" | — |
| October | 66.7° | 46.7° | 56.7° | 3.68" | — |
| November | 55.1° | 37.0° | 46.0° | 2.80" | — |
| December | 44.4° | 29.5° | 37.0° | 3.15" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cumberland borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Market CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Lower Allen CDP | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Lemoyne borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Steelton borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Enhaut CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4204153464. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.