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New Cuyama

California · 542 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 $46,719. Population has fallen 18% since 2019, a loss of 118 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $144,000. Households here earn about 41% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−18%since 2019
from 660 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
858 / sq mi
−18%since 2019
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+44%since 2019
from 27.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
444531618705792201020202024New Cuyama
2024555
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,719
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $55,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,147
+13%since 2019
from $21,414 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $128,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $972 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+34%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(289)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino54.5%(360)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score63.8%(421)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.8%(178)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino61.8%(335)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score58.4%(317)
Diversity Score
58
−8%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−1%since 2019
from 29.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
52.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Cuyama, California?

New Cuyama, California has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Cuyama, California earns about $46,719 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 $144,000, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in New Cuyama, California?

About 16.2% 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 10.7% 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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