Cumming, Georgia
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| Cumming, Georgia | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| - Land | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 4,220 |
| - Density | 715.3/sq mi (277.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 30040, 30041 |
| Area code(s) | 770 |
| FIPS code | 13-20932[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331494[2] |
Cumming is a city in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,220 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 5,802. The city is the county seat of Forsyth County[3].
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[edit] Geography
Cumming is located at (34.208464, -84.137575)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km²), of which, 5.9 square miles (15.3 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.34%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 4,220 people, 1,427 households, and 960 families residing in the city. The population density was 717.1 people per square mile (276.6/km²). There were 1,507 housing units at an average density of 256.1/sq mi (98.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.48% White, 2.01% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 5.69% from other races, and 2.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.68% of the population.
There were 1,417 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $38,237, and the median income for a family was $47,270. Males had a median income of $27,201 versus $29,115 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,445. About 10.7% of families and 17.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 27.1% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Cumming is served by Forsyth County Schools
Elementary Schools
- Big Creek Elementary (South Forsyth)
- Chattahoochee Elementary (North Forsyth)
- Coal Mountain Elementary (North Forsyth)
- Cumming Elementary (Forsyth Central)
- Daves Creek Elementary (South Forsyth)
- Mashburn Elementary (Forsyth Central)
- Matt Elementary (North Forsyth)
- Sawnee Elementary (Forsyth Central)
- Sawnee Primary School (Forsyth Central)
- Shiloh Point Elementary (South Forsyth)
- Silver City Elementary (North Forsyth)
- Vickery Creek Elementary (West Forsyth)
- Johns Creek Elementary (South Forsyth)
Middle Schools
- Liberty Middle (North Forsyth)
- Little Mill Middle (North Forsyth)
- North Forsyth Middle (North Forsyth)
- Otwell Middle (Forsyth Central)
- Piney Grove (South Forsyth)
- South Forsyth Middle (South Forsyth)
- Vickery Creek Middle (West Forsyth)
- Riverwatch Middle (South Forsyth)
High Schools
- Forsyth Central High (Forsyth Central)
- North Forsyth High (North Forsyth)
- South Forsyth High School (South Forsyth)
- West Forsyth High (West Forsyth)
Charter Schools
- Forsyth County Academy
Alternative Schools
- Piedmont Learning Center (6-12)
Ignite Student Ministries is Located in Cumming, Ga 2820 Brookwood Rd, Cumming, GA 30022. IgniteSM.com
[edit] Trivia
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- Junior Samples was one of the most famous Cumming personalities.
- Professional wrestler Steve Borden, better known as Sting, also lives in Cumming.
- The town of Cumming (incorporated 1834) is named in honor of Col. William Cumming, distinguished officer in the War of 1812.
- Cumming has had the same mayor, Henry Ford Gravitt, since 1970.
- Actress Kelli Giddish was born in Cumming.
- American Idol contestant and singer RJ Helton lived in Cumming.[5]
- Cumming's Fourth of July parade each year is the largest display of steam engine tractors in the World.[citation needed]
- Oprah Winfrey visited Cumming in 1987 to discuss growing racial tensions in the county.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American Idol: RJ Helton
[edit] External links
- Cumming, Georgia is at coordinates Coordinates:
- City of Cumming website
- Forsyth County Georgia, Information and Directory, Government,Business and more. Cumming is the county seat.
- Video of Annual Steam Engine Parade 60 Minute DVD of parade with many antique steam engines.
- Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition
- Forsyth Herald
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