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Cuba

New Mexico · 628 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 $46,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $118,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
628
+6%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+30%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295276267248221990201020202024Cuba
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,346
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,332
+55%since 2000
from $11,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(104)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino53%(333)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other29.9%(188)
Diversity Score76.3%(479)
Diversity Score
76
+108%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−36%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuba, New Mexico?

Cuba, New Mexico has about 628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cuba, New Mexico earns about $46,346 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Cuba, New Mexico?

About 5.8% 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 23.3% 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 161 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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