Cumberland, Iowa

Cumberland is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States that was founded in 1884. The population was 262 at the 2010 census. Cumberland's sister community is Massena, Iowa.

Cumberland
City
Location in the State of Iowa
Coordinates: 41°16′25″N 94°52′16″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Cass
Area [1]
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km^2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,302 ft (397 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	262
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	247
• Density	410.98/sq mi (158.78/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50843
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-17760
GNIS feature ID	0455754
Website	http://www.cumberlandiowa.com/

Geography

Cumberland is located at 41°16′25″N 94°52′16″W (41.273650, -94.871180).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical Populations

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%
2019	247	−5.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 262 people, 116 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 436.7 inhabitants per square mile (168.6/km²). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 220.0 per square mile (84.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 116 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 281 people, 128 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was 466.9 people per square mile (180.8/km²). There were 144 housing units at an average density of 239.3 per square mile (92.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.29% White, 0.36% Native American, and 0.36% from two or more races.

There were 128 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $15,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,662. About 6.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.

Education

Cumberland is within the CAM Community School District.[8]

It was a part of the C & M Community School District,[9] until July 1, 2011, when it merged into CAM.[10]

Local Cuisine

Collection of recipes compiled by residents of Cumberland, Iowa in honor of the city's centennial celebration.

In honor of Cumberland's centennial celebration in 1984, local residents compiled and distributed copies of a cookbook containing a collection of their favorite recipes. There was a wide array of different types of cuisine represented in the recipes but they largely consisted of dishes common in mid-western American country cooking that typically included meat-based main dishes, vegetable-based side dishes, and sugary and/or fruity baked goods for dessert dishes. One such recipe for Ham Balls received particularly high acclaim from several former residents.

Excerpt from the Cumberland centennial cookbook showing the highly acclaimed recipe for Ham Balls.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
8. "CAM Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 19, 2018.
9. "C & M." Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved on July 19, 2018. Detail map for Massena.
10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2018-06-19 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

External links

• City of Cumberland Website
• CAM High School Website
• CAM Middle School Website