Cumberland, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 small city located in Cass County, Iowa. It was founded in 1884. In 2020, about 251 people lived there. Cumberland also has a "sister community" called Massena, Iowa.
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Where is Cumberland?
Cumberland is located in a specific spot in Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°16′25″N 94°52′16″W / 41.27361°N 94.87111°W. The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cumberland has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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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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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 251 people living in Cumberland. These people lived in 110 different homes. About 68 of these homes were families. The city had about 405 people per square mile. Most people in Cumberland were White (94%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cumberland was 41.5 years old.
- About 26.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 22.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22.7% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (55%) were male, and 45% were female.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 262 people living in Cumberland. They lived in 116 homes. About 44% of these homes had married couples. The city had about 437 people per square mile. Most people were White (98.9%).
The average age in 2010 was 41.6 years.
- About 25.2% of residents were under 18.
- About 21.4% were between 25 and 44.
- About 28.6% were between 45 and 64.
- About 17.9% were 65 or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Schools in Cumberland
Students in Cumberland attend schools that are part of the CAM Community School District. Before July 1, 2011, Cumberland was part of a different school district called the C & M Community School District. This district then joined with others to form the CAM district.
Local Food and Recipes
In 1984, Cumberland celebrated its 100th birthday! To mark this special event, people living in the city put together a cookbook. This cookbook was filled with their favorite recipes. The recipes showed many different kinds of food. Most of them were common dishes from the American Midwest. These often included:
- Main dishes made with meat
- Side dishes made with vegetables
- Sweet baked goods and desserts, often with fruit
See also
In Spanish: Cumberland (Iowa) para niños
