Cumberland, Ohio facts for kids
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Cumberland, Ohio
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Village
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Former bank and post office
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Location of Cumberland, Ohio
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Location of Cumberland in Guernsey County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Guernsey |
| Township | Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 317 |
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312 |
| • Density | 652.26/sq mi (252.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43732
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-19694 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398659 |
Cumberland is a small village in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. It is located about 70 miles (113 km) east of Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. In 2020, about 317 people lived there.
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History of Cumberland
Cumberland was officially planned and laid out in 1828. It is believed that the village got its name from the Cumberland Road. This famous road was one of the first major improved highways in the United States. A post office has been serving the people of Cumberland since 1829.
Geography of Cumberland
Cumberland is located in the eastern part of Ohio. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.49 square miles (1.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The population of Cumberland has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 431 | — | |
| 1860 | 362 | −16.0% | |
| 1870 | 319 | −11.9% | |
| 1880 | 519 | 62.7% | |
| 1890 | 601 | 15.8% | |
| 1900 | 618 | 2.8% | |
| 1910 | 609 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 636 | 4.4% | |
| 1930 | 556 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 421 | −24.3% | |
| 1950 | 537 | 27.6% | |
| 1960 | 493 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 463 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 461 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 318 | −31.0% | |
| 2000 | 402 | 26.4% | |
| 2010 | 367 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 317 | −13.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 312 | −15.0% | |
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Cumberland in 2010
In 2010, the village had 367 residents. There were 132 households and 101 families living in Cumberland. The population density was about 749 people per square mile (289 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Cumberland were White (94.3%). A smaller number were African American (2.2%), Asian (0.3%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 37.6 years old. About 25.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The village had a nearly equal number of males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
See also
- In Spanish: Cumberland (Ohio) para niños
