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Cuba

Missouri · 3,181 residents · 3.193 sq mi
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Cuba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,600. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,181
−2%since 2000
from 3,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
996 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Cuba
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,763
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,422
+38%since 2000
from $12,665 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 10%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+88%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,826)
Black0.8%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(151)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.5%(46)
Diversity Score17.6%(559)
Diversity Score
18
+250%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuba, Missouri?

Cuba, Missouri has about 3,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuba, Missouri?

The typical household in Cuba, Missouri earns about $24,763 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 $110,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Cuba, Missouri?

About 10.7% 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 27.1% 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 565 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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