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Missouri · 3,288 residents (2025 est.) · 3.193 sq mi
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Cuba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,916. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,189
−1%since 2000
from 3,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
999 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,288 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cuba
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,916
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,127 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,429
+85%since 2000
from $12,665 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−1%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
63.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cuba on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(3,127)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,875)
Black1.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(147)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(114)
Diversity Score22.9%(732)
Diversity Score
23
+357%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% 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
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
58.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+26.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuba, Missouri?

Cuba, Missouri has about 3,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuba, Missouri?

The typical household in Cuba, Missouri earns about $45,916 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuba, Missouri expensive?

In Cuba, Missouri, the median home is worth about $136,600, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Cuba, Missouri?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cuba, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuba, Missouri?

About 14.0% of people in Cuba, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuba, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuba, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 573 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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