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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cuney

Texas · 145 residents · 1.643 sq mi
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Cuney has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,333. Population has fallen 26% since 1990, a loss of 52 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $51,900. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−26%since 1990
from 197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−26%since 1990
from 120 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23711181652131990201020202024Cuney
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,333
+178%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $4,999 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$7,612
+77%since 1990
from $4,301 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.1%
−21.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
+163%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
$338
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.8
−6%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic1%(2)
Black99%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11%(16)
Black83.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Diversity Score28.6%(41)
29
+1039%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.8%
+23.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuney, Texas?

Cuney, Texas has about 145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cuney, Texas?

The typical household in Cuney, Texas earns about $18,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cuney, Texas expensive?

In Cuney, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Cuney, Texas?

About 7.7% 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 37.1% 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 52 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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