South Cumminsville, Cincinnati facts for kids
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South Cumminsville
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Neighborhood of Cincinnati
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| City | Cincinnati |
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| • Total | 702 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
South Cumminsville is one of the 52 neighborhoods found in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2020, about 702 people lived in this neighborhood.
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The History of South Cumminsville
For many years, South Cumminsville was the southern part of a larger area called Cumminsville. Cumminsville became an official town in 1865. Eight years later, in 1873, it became part of the city of Cincinnati.
How South Cumminsville Grew
In the early 1900s, many German Catholic families moved to Cumminsville. Around the same time, many African-American families also moved to the area. They settled near Follett and Dreman avenues. This specific part of Cumminsville became known as South Cumminsville.
In the 1950s, new homes like the Millvale apartments were built. This helped South Cumminsville grow even more. It became a community where most residents were African-American. While the northern parts of Cumminsville started to be called Northside, South Cumminsville kept its own name and identity.
Where is South Cumminsville Located?
South Cumminsville is surrounded by several other Cincinnati neighborhoods. It shares borders with Northside, Camp Washington, Millvale, and Fay Apartments.
People Living in South Cumminsville
| Population of South Cumminsville 1900-2020 | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 4,604 | — |
| 1910 | 5,360 | +16.4% |
| 1920 | 6,100 | +13.8% |
| 1930 | 7,136 | +17.0% |
| 1940 | 6,641 | −6.9% |
| 1950 | 6,464 | −2.7% |
| 1960 | 6,866 | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 5,237 | −23.7% |
| 1980 | 4,908 | −6.3% |
| 1990 | 4,367 | −11.0% |
| 2000 | 3,914 | −10.4% |
| 2010 | 801 | −79.5% |
| 2020 | 702 | −12.4% |
| Numbers before 2010 include both Millvale and South Cumminsville. | ||
In 2020, the neighborhood had 702 people living there. There were 366 homes or housing units. Most people in the neighborhood, about 83.3%, were Black or African American. About 6.8% were White. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 234 households in total. About 32.1% of these were families. Roughly half of all households, 50.4%, were made up of people living alone.
Age and Income in the Neighborhood
About 30.6% of the people in South Cumminsville were under 18 years old. People aged 18 to 64 made up 50.7% of the population. Those 65 years or older were 18.7%. More males lived in the neighborhood (59.1%) than females (40.9%).
From 2016 to 2020, the average yearly income for a household was about $31,288. About 21.3% of families lived below the poverty line. This means they had a very low income. Around 16.8% of adults in the neighborhood had a college degree or higher.
Famous People from South Cumminsville
- Dave Parker, a well-known professional baseball player.
