Cumming, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cumming, Iowa
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Location of Cumming, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.59 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 436 |
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501 |
| • Density | 171.99/sq mi (66.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50061
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-17850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393695 |
Cumming is a small city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 436 people lived there. It is known as the hometown of Tom Harkin, who used to be a Senator for Iowa.
Cumming is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area. This means it's one of the smaller towns that are close to the bigger city of Des Moines. For example, Bevington is an even smaller city nearby.
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About Cumming, Iowa
Where is Cumming Located?
Cumming is in Iowa, a state in the United States. The city covers a total area of about 2.57 square miles (6.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
A fun fact about Cumming is that the Great Western Trail goes right through the city. This trail is popular for walking, running, and biking.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Cumming has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 149 | — |
| 1940 | 139 | −6.7% |
| 1950 | 131 | −5.8% |
| 1960 | 148 | +13.0% |
| 1970 | 189 | +27.7% |
| 1980 | 151 | −20.1% |
| 1990 | 132 | −12.6% |
| 2000 | 162 | +22.7% |
| 2010 | 351 | +116.7% |
| 2020 | 436 | +24.2% |
| 2023(est.) | 501 | +14.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 436 people living in Cumming. There were 149 households, which means 149 different homes. Most people were White (about 92.2%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 45.6%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Cumming was about 40.9 years old. About 31.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 351 people lived in Cumming. Most people were White (96.9%). About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.8% of homes had children under 18. The average age was 40.1 years. About 27.6% of residents were under 18.
Famous People from Cumming
Cumming is the hometown of a few notable people:
- Brent Allen, a musical artist.
- Tom Harkin, who was a Senator for Iowa from 1985 to 2015.
See also
In Spanish: Cumming (Iowa) para niños
