Cumby, Texas
Cumby, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-18128[4] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1333809[2] | |
Website | cumbytx |
Cumby is a city in Hopkins County, Texas, United States. The population was 777 at the 2010 census,[5] up from 616 at the 2000 census. In 2020, its population was 679.[6]
History
Originally known as Black Jack Grove as early as 1848, from 1857 to 1858 the post office was renamed to Theodocias. It was renamed again to Black Jack Grove before being renamed a final time to Cumby in 1896. It was named for Confederate army veteran Robert H. Cumby (1825-1881).
Geography
Cumby is located in western Hopkins County at 33°8′7″N 95°50′25″W / 33.13528°N 95.84028°W (33.135235, –95.840141).
According to the
Climate
Cumby is part of the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1920 | 945 | — | |
1930 | 646 | −31.6% | |
1940 | 642 | −0.6% | |
1950 | 504 | −21.5% | |
1960 | 447 | −11.3% | |
1970 | 628 | 40.5% | |
1980 | 647 | 3.0% | |
1990 | 571 | −11.7% | |
2000 | 616 | 7.9% | |
2010 | 777 | 26.1% | |
2019 (est.) | 798 | [3] | 2.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[8] |
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH)
|
604 | 88.95% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
5 | 0.74% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
11 | 1.62% |
Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.15% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 26 | 3.83% |
Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 4.71% |
Total | 679 |
According to the
There were 262 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,547, and the median income for a family was $34,091. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $19,643 for females. The
Education
The city is served by the Cumby Independent School District.
External links
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cumby, Texas
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Cumby city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.