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New Cuyama

California · 555 residents · 0.632 sq mi
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New Cuyama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $216,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
+2%since 2023
from 542 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
878 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 858 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−22%since 2023
from 48.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
444531618705792201020202024New Cuyama
2024555
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,759
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,158 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,669
+1%since 2023
from $24,426 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−4%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing11.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $192,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+8%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic28%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.4%(333)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(57)
Diversity Score66.6%(361)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(323)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(70)
Diversity Score70%(389)
Diversity Score
70
+5%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+7%since 2023
from 26.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
Female
52.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
Foreign born
14.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Cuyama, California?

New Cuyama, California has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Cuyama, California?

The typical household in New Cuyama, California earns about $60,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Cuyama, California expensive?

In New Cuyama, California, the median home is worth about $216,500.

How educated are people in New Cuyama, California?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in New Cuyama, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Cuyama, California?

About 13.9% of people in New Cuyama, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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