Cuba, Alabama facts for kids
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Cuba
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Welcome sign to Cuba
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Location of Cuba in Sumter County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.07 sq mi (10.54 km2) |
| • Land | 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 75.33/sq mi (29.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36907
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-18952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0116945 |
Cuba is a small town in Sumter County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 306 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 346 people who lived there in 2010.
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History of Cuba
The Cuba post office was set up before 1850. At that time, the area was mostly wild land. The first people to settle here were Mr. R.A. Clay and his family. They moved from Autauga County in 1852. Mr. Clay bought all the land that later became the town of Cuba. He also brought about 100 enslaved people with him.
By 1861, Cuba was a busy farming area. It grew many crops for sale. A railroad, the Northeast and Southwest Railroad, was also being built. Mr. Clay gave land for the railroad tracks. The enslaved people he owned did most of the building work. As more people settled, the post office became known as Cuba Station. The town of Cuba officially became a town in 1890. Dr. A.L. Vaughan was its first mayor.
In 1870, Mr. Clay sold half of the town to Mr. Warner Lewis. The land was divided into smaller plots. Two plots were set aside for churches. The Cuba Baptist Church started in 1879. Its first building is still there today. The Methodist Church began around 1884, but its members later moved away. Other churches, like the Holiness Church and the Presbyterian Church, were also formed.
The first person buried in Cuba was Mrs. Curtis Vaughan in 1888. Mr. R.A. Clay donated land for the Cuba Cemetery the next day. It was later named Clay Memorial Cemetery to honor him.
Where is Cuba Located?
Cuba is located at 32°26′2″N 88°22′18″W / 32.43389°N 88.37167°W.
The town covers a total area of about 4.1 square miles (10.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.1 square miles (10.5 square kilometers), is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.25%, is water.
Who Lives in Cuba?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 265 | 14.2% | |
| 1900 | 384 | 44.9% | |
| 1910 | 650 | 69.3% | |
| 1920 | 719 | 10.6% | |
| 1930 | 542 | −24.6% | |
| 1940 | 557 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 525 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 390 | −25.7% | |
| 1970 | 386 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 486 | 25.9% | |
| 1990 | 390 | −19.8% | |
| 2000 | 363 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 346 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 306 | −11.6% | |
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2020 Population Details
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 265 | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.33% |
| Other/Mixed | 4 | 1.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.65% |
In 2020, there were 306 people living in Cuba. These people made up 206 households and 129 families.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Cuba had 346 residents. Most of the people (85.0%) were White. About 13.0% were Black. A small number (0.6%) were Native American. About 1.2% were from two or more races. Less than 1% (0.3%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Cuba
Some notable people have connections to Cuba:
- J. P. Shelton: He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. This group helps make laws for the state of Alabama. Shelton State Community College was named after him.
- Clay Shaw (politician): He served in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is part of the United States Congress, where laws are made for the whole country.
Schools in Cuba
The Sumter County School District runs the public schools in the area. These include Kinterbish Junior High School, which is near Cuba. Sumter Central High School also serves students from Cuba.
In the past, Cuba was home to the Cuba State Secondary Agricultural High School and Cuba Institute.
Climate in Cuba
The weather in Cuba has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cuba has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
Gallery
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The U.S. Post Office in Cuba, Alabama
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The local museum in Cuba, Alabama
See also
In Spanish: Cuba (Alabama) para niños
