Cumming, IA Demographics

A map of Cumming's Population by Race

Cumming, Iowa has an estimated population of 545, a large increase from the 436 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cumming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cumming is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cumming, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 15.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cumming is ranked the 449th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cumming was ranked the 477th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cumming's White Population

502 residents of Cumming, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cumming is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Cumming ranks 586th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's White population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. White residents' share of Cumming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.1%.

Cumming is more White than neighboring West Des Moines (77.4% White), Martensdale (88.9% White), Windsor Heights (81.4% White), and Bevington (80% White). Cumming is less White than neighboring Norwalk (92.6% White).

Cumming's Black Population

11 residents of Cumming, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Cumming ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 11. Black residents' share of Cumming's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.0%.

Cumming is more Black than neighboring Norwalk (0.1% Black), Martensdale (1.1% Black), and Bevington (0% Black). Cumming is less Black than neighboring West Des Moines (5% Black), and Windsor Heights (5.6% Black).

Cumming's Asian Population

5 residents of Cumming, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Cumming ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Cumming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Cumming is more Asian than neighboring Martensdale (0% Asian), and Bevington (0% Asian). Cumming is less Asian than neighboring West Des Moines (6.3% Asian), Norwalk (1.2% Asian), and Windsor Heights (4.7% Asian).

Cumming's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Cumming, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cumming is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cumming ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cumming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Cumming is more Hispanic than neighboring Bevington (0% Hispanic). Cumming is less Hispanic than neighboring West Des Moines (6.5% Hispanic), Norwalk (3% Hispanic), Martensdale (3.3% Hispanic), and Windsor Heights (4.3% Hispanic).

Cumming's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cumming, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Cumming ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cumming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cumming is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Des Moines (0.5% Native American/Other), Norwalk (0.2% Native American/Other), Martensdale (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bevington (20% Native American/Other).

Cumming's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Cumming, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cumming is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cumming ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cumming's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Cumming's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.1%.

Cumming is more Multiracial than neighboring Norwalk (2.9% Multiracial), and Bevington (0% Multiracial). Cumming is less Multiracial than neighboring West Des Moines (4.3% Multiracial), Martensdale (6.5% Multiracial), and Windsor Heights (4.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.