Cumberland County, Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Cumberland
Cumberland County is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Cumberland County. Cumberland County is home to part of Farmville (532 of its 7,593 residents). Employers here counted 1,436 jobs in 2025, up 14.9% from 2019. Construction employs 129, down 8.5% since 2019, and construction is 1.7 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Unemployment was 3.3% in August 2026, against 2.6% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Cumberland County
Cumberland County is home to part of Farmville (532 of its 7,593 residents).
- Farmville also extends into Prince Edward County.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Cumberland.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Cumberland County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 9,680 | 10,352 | ▲ 6.9% | 116th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,250 | 1,436 | ▲ 14.9% | 13th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $34,304 | $46,199 | ▲ 34.7% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 141 | 129 | ▼ 8.5% | 72nd of 83 by growth |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.7pts | — |
Virginia Electric & Power Co is the largest utility serving Cumberland County, one of 3 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 14.09¢/kWh in 2024, below the 14.39¢ median for Virginia utilities. 10,352 people live here, up 6.9% since 2020.
Who powers Cumberland County
Utilities with service territory in Cumberland County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,383,548 | 14.09¢ | 63% |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 56,846 | 15.48¢ | 12% |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | Cooperative | Bundled | 34,893 | 16.14¢ | 16% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Cumberland County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Cumberland County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 1,436 | $46,199 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 129 | $46,964 | 1.70 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Cumberland County
1 data center in Cumberland County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Cumberland County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Cumberland County, Buckingham County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | 10,352 | ▲ 14.9% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Amelia County | 13,632 | ▼ 0.6% | 28 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Buckingham County | 17,137 | ▼ 6.4% | 599 MW | 224 MW | 1 | — |
| Fluvanna County | 28,975 | ▲ 10.5% | 1,021 MW | — | — | 1 |
| Goochland County | 29,187 | ▲ 7.7% | 5 MW | — | — | — |
| Powhatan County | 32,591 | ▲ 17.6% | 120 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Prince Edward County | 22,391 | ▼ 7.2% | 10 MW | — | 1 | — |
More of Virginia
Cumberland County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Cumberland County, Virginia?
3 utilities have service territory in Cumberland County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Virginia Electric & Power Co, Southside Electric Coop, Inc, Central Virginia Electric Coop. The largest, Virginia Electric & Power Co, charged residential customers 14.09¢/kWh on average in 2024.
Are there data centers in Cumberland County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Cumberland County.
Is Cumberland County adding jobs?
Employers counted 1,436 jobs in 2025 against 1,250 in 2019 (+14.9%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 141 to 129.
Does Cumberland County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Cumberland County. Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.