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Alabama · 274 residents (2025 est.) · 4.062 sq mi
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Cuba is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,900. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+1%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+16%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2863474084685291990201020202024Cuba
2024368
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,295
+110%since 2000
from $21,130 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−8%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+75%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cuba on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(333)
Black7.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(314)
Black7.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other6%(22)
Diversity Score32.8%(121)
Diversity Score
33
+77%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+172%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuba, Alabama?

Cuba, Alabama has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuba, Alabama?

The typical household in Cuba, Alabama earns about $91,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuba, Alabama expensive?

In Cuba, Alabama, the median home is worth about $197,900, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Cuba, Alabama?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cuba, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuba, Alabama?

About 7.9% of people in Cuba, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuba, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuba, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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