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Cudahy

California · 22,811 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Cudahy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,279. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $422,700. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,811
−6%since 2000
from 24,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19,397 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 20,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
+28%since 2000
from 23.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K25K1990201020202024Cudahy
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,279
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,234
+64%since 2000
from $8,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,700
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,359
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $677 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
17.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
82.3% rent
Afford Score
9.1
+89%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(872)
Black0.8%(184)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(22,790)
Asian0.7%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(2,958)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(401)
Black0.7%(167)
Hispanic / Latino95.9%(21,872)
Asian0.7%(157)
Other0.6%(136)
Diversity Score9.2%(2,107)
Diversity Score
9
−24%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
42.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2013
from 61.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cudahy, California?

Cudahy, California has about 22,811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cudahy, California?

The typical household in Cudahy, California earns about $46,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cudahy, California expensive?

In Cudahy, California, the median home is worth about $422,700, and the typical rent is about $1,359 a month.

How educated are people in Cudahy, California?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cudahy, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cudahy, California?

About 27.7% of people in Cudahy, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cudahy, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Cudahy, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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