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Cuney

Texas · 116 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 $22,404. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
−20%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−16%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23711181652131990201020202024Cuney
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,404
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,359
+49%since 2000
from $7,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(20)
Black59.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.1%(78)
Diversity Score
67
+135%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
67.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.4%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cuney, Texas?

Cuney, Texas has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cuney, Texas?

The typical household in Cuney, Texas earns about $22,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cuney, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 42.5% 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 81 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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