Cumby, Texas
City · Population 715 · #903 in Texas
About Cumby
Set in the northeastern part of Texas, Cumby is a tiny community, home to 715 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cumby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 745 residents per square mile.
📰 Cumby News Today
- Kenneth Ray Romans Obituary May 26, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · May 26
- Shirley Ann Verner Obituary (2026) - Cumby, TX - Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home - Commerce Legacy obituary · May 4
- Michael Dean Lytle Obituary | West Oaks Funeral Home | Sulphur Springs, TX Tribute Archive · Jul 18
- Clyde Tucker Obituary Apr 30, 2026 - Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home · Apr 30
- Gerald Autry Norris Obituary (2026) - Cumby, TX - Coker-Mathews Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cumby Unique
- The only place in America named Cumby — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏫 Schools in Cumby
- CUMBY COLLEGIATE EL
- CUMBY COLLEGIATE H S
- CUMBY COLLEGIATE MIDDLE
- MILLER GROVE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)715
Rank in state#903 of 1,224
Land area0.96 sq mi
Density745/sq mi
Coordinates33.1351, -95.8385