Cumberland County, Illinois facts for kids
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Cumberland County
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Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Named for | Cumberland Road |
| Seat | Toledo |
| Largest city | Neoga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 347 sq mi (900 km2) |
| • Land | 346 sq mi (900 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (3 km2) 0.3% |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,450 |
| • Density | 30.12/sq mi (11.628/km2) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,450. Its county seat is Toledo.
Cumberland County is part of the Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Cumberland County was created on March 2, 1823, from parts of Coles County. It is named for the National Road (Cumberland Road), which was projected to run through it.
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Cumberland County at the time of its creation in 1823
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 347 square miles (900 km2), of which 346 square miles (900 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.3%) is water.
Climate and weather
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In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Toledo have ranged from a low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −23 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 (jobs) and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.03 inches (52 mm) in January to 4.21 inches (107 mm) in June.
Adjacent counties
- Coles County - north
- Clark County - east
- Jasper County - south
- Effingham County - southwest
- Shelby County - west
Transit
- Rides Mass Transit District
Major highways
Interstate 57
Interstate 70
U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 45
Illinois Route 49
Illinois Route 121
Illinois Route 130
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 3,718 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,311 | 123.5% | |
| 1870 | 12,223 | 47.1% | |
| 1880 | 13,759 | 12.6% | |
| 1890 | 15,443 | 12.2% | |
| 1900 | 16,124 | 4.4% | |
| 1910 | 14,281 | −11.4% | |
| 1920 | 12,858 | −10.0% | |
| 1930 | 10,419 | −19.0% | |
| 1940 | 11,698 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 10,496 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 9,936 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,772 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 11,062 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 10,670 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 11,253 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,048 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 10,450 | −5.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,261 | −7.1% | |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,048 people, 4,377 households, and 3,121 families living in the county. The population density was 31.9 inhabitants per square mile (12.3/km2). There were 4,874 housing units at an average density of 14.1 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.3% white, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 30.6% were German, 17.4% were American, 11.7% were Irish, and 11.4% were English.
Of the 4,377 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.7% were non-families, and 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 40.9 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,101 and the median income for a family was $51,729. Males had a median income of $42,157 versus $29,142 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,262. About 8.1% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
- Neoga
- Casey (mostly in Clark County)
Villages
- Greenup
- Jewett
- Montrose (mostly in Effingham County)
- Toledo (seat)
Townships
Cumberland County is divided into eight townships:
- Cottonwood
- Crooked Creek
- Greenup
- Neoga
- Spring Point
- Sumpter
- Union
- Woodbury
Unincorporated Communities
Education
Cumberland County is served by two school districts.
- Neoga Community Unit School District 3
- Cumberland Community Unit School District 77
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Cumberland (Illinois) para niños
