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Cuba

New Mexico · 731 residents · 3.264 sq mi
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Cuba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,542. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,700. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
731
+24%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+16%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295276267248221990201020202024Cuba
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,542
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,109
+26%since 2000
from $11,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,700
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−19%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12%(71)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(356)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(217)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28%(205)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(335)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other26.1%(191)
Diversity Score81.6%(596)
Diversity Score
82
+122%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuba, New Mexico?

Cuba, New Mexico has about 731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuba, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cuba, New Mexico earns about $23,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuba, New Mexico expensive?

In Cuba, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $72,700, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Cuba, New Mexico?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cuba, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuba, New Mexico?

About 32.0% of people in Cuba, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuba, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuba, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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