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Cuney

Texas · 119 residents (2025 est.) · 1.643 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+11%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23711181652131990201020202024Cuney
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,703
+146%since 2000
from $7,612 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+15%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
93.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
6.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11%(16)
Black83.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black41%(66)
Hispanic / Latino59%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.5%(97)
Diversity Score
60
+111%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.7%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
65.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+60.5 ptssince 2017
from 31.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 74.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 25.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuney, Texas?

Cuney, Texas has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cuney, Texas?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cuney, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cuney, Texas?

About 41.6% of people in Cuney, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cuney, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cuney, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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