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Cuba, Missouri
Cuba, city, in Crawford County, Missouri. Cuba had 3,288 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,181 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,189 (±34). GEOID 2917668.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,288
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,181 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,189 ±34
Median household income
$45,916
±$9,386 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$136,600
±$35,688 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$744
±$169 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Cuba and what county is it in?
Cuba is a city in Crawford County, Missouri. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 996 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cuba, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,288 people lived in Cuba on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 3,181 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,189 (±34).
| Measure | Cuba | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,189 ±34 | 22,797 | −125 |
| Households | 1,439 ±155 | 9,580 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.23 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,569 ±186 | 11,416 | no clear change |
Cuba's population since 2000
From 3,230 in 2000 to 3,288 in 2025: up 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cuba as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cuba?
The median resident of Cuba is 40.4 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.6%.
| Measure | Cuba | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±7.2 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7% ±5.0 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±4.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Male | 41.7% ±4.8 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 2.4% | −5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2% ±4.0 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 22.9% ±5.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2% ±6.8 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.6% ±8.7 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.5% ±4.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.7% ±11.1 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cuba earn?
Half of Cuba's 1,439 households earn less than $45,916 a year (±$9,386), against $57,629 in Crawford County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $25,361 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $20,555 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cuba | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,916 ±$9,386 | $57,629 | +$20,555 |
| Mean household income | $52,224 ±$7,190 | $79,249 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,429 ±$3,253 | $32,458 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±4.8 pts | 14.1% | −21.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9% ±6.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.0% ±8.5 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±6.7 pts | 81.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cuba?
Owners occupy 36.8% of Cuba's occupied homes and renters 63.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,600 by its owner (±$35,688). The median renter pays $744 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cuba | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,600 ±$35,688 | $172,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $744 ±$169 | $795 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5% ±15.3 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,038 ±$309 | $1,228 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 36.8% ±9.3 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.2% ±9.3 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,569 ±186 | 11,416 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.4% ±11.4 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±3.7 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±7.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.8% ±5.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Cuba building?
Builders took permits for 15 new housing units in Cuba in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cuba work and get to work?
85.5% of Cuba's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes.
| Measure | Cuba | Crawford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1% ±6.1 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.5% ±6.6 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±5.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min ±2.6 | 29.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cuba?
1 census tract lies mostly in Cuba, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4503.02Crawford County | 3,916 | $46,076 |
| Tract 4503.01Crawford County | 2,434 | $71,587 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cuba) · Census block assignment files
How does Cuba compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cuba is the 6,054th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 177th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Cuba ranks 345th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 177th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 113th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 231st | 420 |
| Median household income | 345th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 354th | 420 |
| Median home value | 264th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 279th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 222nd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 382nd | 404 |
| Median age | 148th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 411th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 386th | 420 |
Cuba's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Cuba with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cuba?
19 of the 57 figures for Cuba on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cuba are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cuba.