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Cuney

Texas · 140 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 $25,313. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,000. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−3%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23711181652131990201020202024Cuney
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,313
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,278
+48%since 2000
from $7,612 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$37,000
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
14.3%
−58.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−48%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2016
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(16)
Black70.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(71)
Diversity Score
51
+77%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.3%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuney, Texas?

Cuney, Texas has about 140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuney, Texas?

The typical household in Cuney, Texas earns about $25,313 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 $37,000.

How educated are people in Cuney, Texas?

About 2.8% 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 39.4% 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 57 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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