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Cuba, Illinois
Centerville
Middletown |
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Cube, Cubie-town
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Location of Cuba in Fulton County, Illinois.
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 Cuba, Illinois
Location in Fulton County, Illinois
Cuba, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Putman |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,184 |
| • Density | 2,180.48/sq mi (841.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61427
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-17991 |
| GNIS ID | 2393689 |
Cuba is a small city located in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,184 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
History of Cuba
Cuba was officially started in 1837. Before that, there were two smaller towns nearby called Centerville and Middleton. These two towns decided to join together to form one new town.
The people who founded the new town chose to name it after the island of Cuba. A post office has been open in Cuba since it was founded in 1837, helping people send and receive mail for many years.
Where is Cuba Located?
Cuba is found right in the middle of Fulton County. A main road, Illinois Route 97, goes through the city. This road can take you north about 40 miles to Galesburg. If you go south about 20 miles, you'll reach Havana, which is on the Illinois River.
The city of Cuba is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.54 square miles (or 1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Cuba?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 348 | — | |
| 1870 | 568 | 63.2% | |
| 1880 | 656 | 15.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,114 | 69.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,198 | 7.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,019 | 68.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,484 | −26.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,479 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,620 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,482 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,380 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,581 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,648 | 4.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,440 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,418 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,294 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,184 | −8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the 2020 census, 1,184 people live in Cuba. There were 457 households, which means 457 different homes or groups of people living together.
About 19.4% of the people living in Cuba are under 18 years old. About 22.3% are 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Cuba is about 48.3 years old.
Famous People from Cuba
Some notable people have come from Cuba, Illinois:
- Paul H. Landis (born in 1901) was a sociologist, someone who studies how societies work.
- Harry K. Newburn was an educator, meaning he worked in schools or universities.
See also
In Spanish: Cuba (Illinois) para niños
