Cumberland, Iowa facts for kids
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Cumberland
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Location in the State of Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 404.84/sq mi (156.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50843
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-17760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455754 |
| Website | http://www.cumberlandiowa.com/ |
Cumberland is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States that was founded in 1884. The population was 251 at the time of the 2020 census. Cumberland's sister community is Massena, Iowa.
Geography
Cumberland is located at 41°16′25″N 94°52′16″W / 41.27361°N 94.87111°W (41.273650, -94.871180).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 591 | — |
| 1910 | 552 | −6.6% |
| 1920 | 561 | +1.6% |
| 1930 | 595 | +6.1% |
| 1940 | 578 | −2.9% |
| 1950 | 493 | −14.7% |
| 1960 | 425 | −13.8% |
| 1970 | 385 | −9.4% |
| 1980 | 351 | −8.8% |
| 1990 | 295 | −16.0% |
| 2000 | 281 | −4.7% |
| 2010 | 262 | −6.8% |
| 2020 | 251 | −4.2% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 262 people, 116 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 436.7 inhabitants per square mile (168.6/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 220.0 per square mile (84.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 116 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Education
Cumberland is within the CAM Community School District.
It was a part of the C & M Community School District, until July 1, 2011, when it merged into CAM.
Images for kids
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Collection of recipes compiled by residents of Cumberland, Iowa in honor of the city's centennial celebration.
See also
In Spanish: Cumberland (Iowa) para niños
