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Cuney, TX

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

161
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

37.2
years ∙ half population younger than 37.2, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
48.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

5.6%
foreign-born population
94.4%Native
5.6% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Cuney is a town within Cherokee County, Texas, United States.
Location
Town in Cherokee County, TX, US
Co-ordinates
DEC32.037434° N, 95.414719° W
DMS32° 02′ 14.76″ N, 95° 24′ 52.99″ W

Population Density & area

98.17/sq mi (37.79/km²)
Total Area
1.64 sq mi (4.26 km²)
Land Area
1.64 sq mi (4.26 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

34.8% male
Male 34.8%
Female 65.2%
males per 100 females
Cuney 53.3
Cherokee County 103.5
Texas 99.6

Nativity

5.6%
foreign-born population
94.4%Native
5.6% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Cuney 5.6%
Cherokee County 9.4%
Texas 17.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

37.2
years ∙ half population younger than 37.2, half older
Cuney
37.2
Cherokee County
38.2
Texas
35.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
98.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Cuney 98.8
Cherokee County 77
Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 36.6% 25.2% 25%
Working age (18-64) 50.4% 56.4% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 13% 18.4% 13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 98.8 77 62.4
Child dependency ratio 72.8 44.5 40.6
Old-age dependency ratio 25.9 32.5 21.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
0%
Black
41%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
59%
Other
0%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
48.4%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Cuney 48.4%
Cherokee County 57.9%
Texas 67.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Cuney population
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Hispanic or Latino 59% 23.9% 39.7%
Mexican 59% 22.3% 32.1%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.1% 0.8%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 1.5% 6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 41% 76.1% 60.3%
One race 41% 72.6% 57.2%
White 0% 58.8% 39.1%
Black or African American 41% 12.8% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.4% 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 3.5% 3.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

93.9% family
Family 93.9%
Non family 6.1%
% family households
Cuney 93.9%
Cherokee County 73.8%
Texas 67.7%

Average household size

3.29
persons per household
Cuney
3.29
Cherokee County
2.68
Texas
2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Cuney population
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total households 49 18,185 10,992,816
Average houshold size 3.29 2.68 2.69
Family households 46 13,414 7,443,447
Average family size 3.37 3.14 3.3
Married couple family 16 9,728 5,376,819
Other families 30 3,686 2,066,628
Male householder 0 853 591,475
Female householder 30 2,833 1,475,153
Non-family households 3 4,771 3,549,369
One-person households 3 4,288 2,885,361
Male householder 3 1,951 1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone 0 580 338,159
Female householder 0 2,337 1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone 0 1,478 643,272
Other living arrangements 0 483 664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

57
housing units
Cuney 57
Cherokee County 21,053
Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

86% occupied
Occupied 86%
Vacant 14%
vacancy rate
Cuney 14%
Cherokee County 13.6%
Texas 9.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

75.4%
Single family houses
Single family houses
75.4%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
24.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1997
Half of houses were built before 1997, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
12.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
40.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
38.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5 5.4 5.4
1–3 rooms 10.6% 9.8% 17.1%
4–6 rooms 80.7% 64.6% 52.8%
7+ rooms 8.8% 25.5% 30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 8.8% 2.7% 3%
1 bedroom 1.8% 4.3% 12.7%
2 bedrooms 19.3% 28.1% 21%
3 bedrooms 54.4% 49.5% 39.5%
4+ bedrooms 15.8% 15.4% 23.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1997 1987 1992
Total housing units 57 21,053 12,128,515
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93.9% owners
Renter-occupied 6.1%
Owner-occupied 93.9%
homeownership rate
Cuney 93.9%
Cherokee County 74%
Texas 62.6%

Average household size

3.43
Owner-occupied
1
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Cuney 3.43
Cherokee County 2.73
Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total occupied units 49 18,185 10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later 10.2% 20.7% 30.1%
2010 to 2019 38.8% 42.8% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 38.8% 18.4% 15.4%
1999 or earlier 12.2% 18.1% 14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 89.8% 94.9% 95.2%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 3.4% 3.2%
1.51 or more 10.2% 1.6% 1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 6.1% 6.5% 5.4%
1 vehicle 12.2% 27.6% 33%
2 vehicles 36.7% 38.6% 39.3%
3 or more vehicles 44.9% 27.3% 22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 2% 33.5% 37.4%
Electricity 85.7% 62% 61.2%
Solar 0% 0% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 12.2% 3.6% 0.4%
No fuel used 0% 0.8% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 2.1% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 2.8% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 1.1% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$—
owner-occupied units
* The Census Bureau did not report a median home value for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median value(USD)
Cuney
$—
Cherokee County
$169,300
Texas
$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

77.3%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
77.3%
Owners without a mortgage
12.5%
Renters
—%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
* The Census Bureau did not publish property value and housing costs for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Property value
Median Value $— $169,300 $283,800
Under $100,000 89.1% 33.8% 13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 25.4% 17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 19.4% 22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 10.9% 11.9% 28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 7.4% 14.9%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 2.1% 3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 47.8% 37.5% 56%
Without a mortgage 52.2% 62.5% 44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,593 $2,106
Without a mortgage $533 $523 $678
Gross rent
Median rent $— $933 $1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

5.6%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Cuney 5.6%
Cherokee County 18.9%
Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

23.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Cuney 23.3%
Cherokee County 18%
Texas 14.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

56
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
100%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Cuney
0%
Cherokee County
24.2%
Texas
36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 56 12,060 7,886,029
Nursery / preschool 0% 5.1% 5.6%
K–12 100% 80.8% 70.6%
Kindergarten 0% 6.7% 5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 7.1% 24.4% 21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 60.7% 26.1% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 32.1% 23.6% 22.3%
College or graduate school 0% 14.2% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 0% 12.9% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 1.3% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 24.2% 36.3%
School type
Public school 91.1% 86.7% 86.9%
Private school 8.9% 13.3% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

90
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
21.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
37.8%
Some college no degree
17.8%
Associates degree
15.6%
Bachelors degree
5.6%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
36.8% · 63.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
100% · 0%
HS graduate
35.3% · 64.7%
Some college no degree
100% · 0%
Associates degree
28.6% · 71.4%
Bachelors degree
0% · 100%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Population (25+) 90 34,679 19,717,474
Less than 9th grade 21.1% 7.7% 7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 2.2% 10.3% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 37.8% 35.1% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 17.8% 20.9% 20.1%
Associate's degree 15.6% 7.1% 7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 5.6% 18.9% 33.8%
Bachelor's degree 5.6% 12.6% 21.5%
Graduate or professional 0% 6.3% 12.3%
High School or higher 76.7% 82% 86%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$14,191
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
23.8%
HS graduate
52.9%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $39,648 $51,033
Less than high school graduate $— $32,500 $30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $14,191 $29,789 $37,956
Some college or associate's degree $— $40,489 $46,890
Bachelor's degree $— $54,016 $70,006
Graduate or professional degree $— $66,889 $87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 23.8% 31.6% 24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 52.9% 15% 14.8%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 12.7% 9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 7% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

118
residents 16 years and over
Cuney 118
Cherokee County 40,215
Texas 23,528,174

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
61.9%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Cuney 61.9%
Cherokee County 50.9%
Texas 61.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

46.3
years ∙ half are younger than 46.3, half older
Cuney
46.3
Cherokee County
39.5
Texas
39
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

20.5% male
Male 20.5%
Female 79.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Cuney 79.5
Cherokee County 46
Texas 45.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Cuney
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total labor force 73 21,577 15,354,652
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 19.2% 4.9% 4%
20 to 24 years 16.4% 10% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 11% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 1.4% 9.3% 12%
35 to 44 years 0% 19.8% 22.8%
45 to 54 years 23.3% 20.2% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 20.5% 7.6% 8.1%
60 to 64 years 5.5% 8.7% 6.4%
65 to 74 years 13.7% 6.9% 4.6%
75 years and over 0% 1.5% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 20.5% 54% 54.2%
Female 79.5% 46% 45.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

61.9%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Cuney
61.9%
Cherokee County
53.7%
Texas
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

36.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
75.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Cuney 75.3%
Cherokee County 50.2%
Texas 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Cuney
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 87.5% 43.9% 35.4%
20 to 24 years 100% 69.7% 74.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 69.8% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 100% 65.8% 82.8%
35 to 44 years 0% 64.9% 82.4%
45 to 54 years 100% 73.1% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 65.2% 64.5% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 57.1% 52% 59.9%
65 to 74 years 66.7% 26.1% 28.6%
75 years and over 0% 8.5% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 36.6% 57% 71.3%
Female 75.3% 50.2% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 31.3% 53.8% 63.4%
Black or African American 56.4% 44.9% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 74.2% 68.1%
Asian —% 62.3% 68%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 67.2%
Some Other Race 37.5% 61.1% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 56.5% 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7% 62.6% 67.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Cuney
0%
Cherokee County
5.2%
Texas
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Cuney 0%
Cherokee County 4.6%
Texas 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Cuney
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.2% 15%
20 to 24 years 0% 9.8% 9.2%
25 to 29 years —% 2.5% 5.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 10.3% 5%
35 to 44 years —% 5% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.5% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 4.3% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 1.4% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.1% 3.9%
75 years and over —% 0% 3.9%
By gender
Male 0% 4.6% 5.1%
Female 0% 5.9% 5.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 5.7% 4.4%
Black or African American 0% 3.5% 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5.1%
Asian —% 1.8% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.9%
Some Other Race 0% 6.4% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 4.8% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5.7% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

73
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Cuney 73
Cherokee County 20,454
Texas 14,431,125
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

44%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Cuney 44%
Cherokee County 75%
Texas 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Cuney, TX workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 23.3%
Accommodation and food services 19.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 33.3% of 15 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 29.3% of 58 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Cuney
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total employed population 73 20,454 14,431,125
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 5.5% 4% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0% 2.1% 1.5%
Construction 1.4% 9.3% 8.5%
Manufacturing 6.8% 13.4% 8.6%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.9% 2.3%
Retail trade 6.8% 9.6% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 16.4% 3.5% 5.7%
Utilities 0% 1.5% 1%
Information 0% 1.3% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 3.4% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.5% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 4% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 0% 4.1% 4.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 6.8% 10.9% 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 23.3% 14.5% 12.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.1% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 19.2% 5.3% 6.9%
Other services 0% 4.7% 4.9%
Government 13.7% 3.9% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

63% Private
Government 37%
Private Employment 63%
Self Employed 0%
Private employment (%)
Cuney 63%
Cherokee County 69.8%
Texas 75.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

0%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 0%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Cuney
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Private wage & salary 63% 69.8% 75.2%
For-profit company employees 39.7% 63.1% 69.2%
Not-for-profit employees 23.3% 6.8% 6.1%
Self-employed 0% 13% 10.7%
Incorporated business 0% 3.9% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 0% 9% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 37% 17.2% 14.1%
Local government 6.8% 7.5% 7.6%
State government 13.7% 7.4% 4%
Federal government 16.4% 2.3% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Cuney 0%
Cherokee County 11.4%
Texas 14.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

24.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Cuney 24.7
Cherokee County 26.9
Texas 26.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Cuney
Employed residents 16+.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total employed population 73 20,454 14,431,125
Worked from home 0% 11.4% 14.4%
Drove Alone 100% 73.8% 71.4%
Carpooled 0% 12.1% 10%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.9%
Walked 0% 1.6% 1.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 1.8%
Commuting population 73 17,612 12,229,639
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.7 26.9 26.7
Less than 5 minutes 0% 3% 2.8%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 29.5% 21.9%
15 to 29 minutes 47.9% 30.5% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 52.1% 19% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 9.6% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 5% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 0% 3.3% 2.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$50,208
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Cuney $50,208
Cherokee County $43,487
Texas $58,836
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
Cuney —¢
Cherokee County 72¢
Texas 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Cuney, TX workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $50,208 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Cuney
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Median Earnings $50,208 $43,487 $58,836
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $62,862 $46,431
Mining and logging $— $90,114 $96,286
Construction $— $49,668 $52,147
Manufacturing $— $42,583 $68,998
Wholesale trade $— $46,563 $64,890
Retail trade $— $33,798 $41,383
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $66,979 $58,126
Utilities $— $83,913 $82,719
Information $— $14,178 $79,692
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $32,387 $75,327
Real estate and leasing $— $43,389 $61,303
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $77,500 $93,649
Corporate management $— $— $105,540
Administrative and waste services $— $39,189 $41,725
Education and health services
Educational services $— $44,590 $60,945
Health care and social assistance $— $45,037 $55,575
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $42,188 $47,154
Accommodation and food services $— $27,789 $31,150
Other services $— $29,828 $44,257
Government $— $62,589 $67,258
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $50,208 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Cuney
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $40,825 $57,395
Not-for-profit employees $— $42,380 $60,910
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $70,478 $72,174
Unincorporated business $— $38,424 $45,694
Government
Local government $— $48,333 $61,017
State government $— $55,897 $61,249
Federal government $— $63,056 $74,064
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Cuney, TX workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for Cuney because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $50,208 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Cuney
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Median earnings(Total) $50,208 $43,487 $58,836
Management and business
Management $— $64,396 $92,786
Business and finance $— $70,428 $82,601
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $63,504 $103,941
Architecture and engineering $— $77,279 $108,383
Sciences $— $68,462 $78,435
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $55,036 $57,839
Legal $— $101,200 $104,357
Education, Training and Library $— $50,638 $61,626
Arts, design and media $— $67,045 $64,936
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $89,583 $91,997
Health technicians $— $38,371 $52,851
Healthcare support $— $31,250 $34,460
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $71,645 $49,765
Law enforcement $— $49,281 $71,436
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $17,441 $27,422
Building and grounds cleaning $— $27,692 $31,093
Personal care and service $— $15,739 $33,034
Sales and office
Sales $— $42,868 $54,013
Office and Administrative Support $— $32,528 $44,553
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $35,694 $38,210
Construction and extraction $— $53,454 $46,922
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $60,688 $54,934
Production and transportation
Production $— $36,275 $47,787
Transportation $— $49,500 $55,786
Material moving $— $35,955 $35,900
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$—
Median household income in Cuney
*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Median household income (USD)
Cuney
$—
Cherokee County
$61,261
Texas
$78,476
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cuney, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$18,703
Per capita income in Cuney
Per capita income (USD)
Cuney
$18,703
Cherokee County
$28,734
Texas
$40,752
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Cuney, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$59,480
Average household income in Cuney
Avg household income (USD)
Cuney
$59,480
Cherokee County
$81,618
Texas
$109,933
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Cuney, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$59,480
Mean household income
$—
Median household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish mean/median data for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Mean-median gap (USD)
Cuney $—
Cherokee County $20,357
Texas $31,457
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Cuney
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Cuney and peer geographies.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total households 49 18,185 10,992,816
Median household income $— $61,261 $78,476
Mean household income $59,480 $81,618 $109,933
Mean-median gap $— $20,357 $31,457
Family households 46 13,414 7,443,447
Median family income $— $68,910 $94,599
Mean family income $56,511 $93,632 $127,060
Mean-median gap $— $24,722 $32,461
Non-family households 3 4,771 3,549,369
Median non-family income $— $29,303 $48,857
Mean non-family income $— $42,706 $68,760
Mean-median gap $— $13,403 $19,903
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $18,703 $28,734 $40,752
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

87.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Cuney
87.8%
Cherokee County
74.5%
Texas
82.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.6% of households (14) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $9,700
SSI (disability)
28.6% of households (14) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $10,414
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $10,414
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.4% of households (9) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Cuney
Share of households receiving each income type
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total households 49 18,185 10,992,816
Wage-based income
With earnings 88% 75% 83%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 37% 25%
Average social security income $9,700 $23,776 $23,233
Retirement income 39% 22% 19%
Average retirement income $28,311 $29,336 $32,313
SSI (Supplemental security) 29% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $10,414 $11,207 $10,953
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 18% 15% 11%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$—
Family households earn $—, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
* The Census Bureau did not publish family/non-family income data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$—
Family households
$—
Nonfamily households
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$68,500
Married-couple families earn $68,500, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
* The Census Bureau did not publish types of housing units for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$—
Married-couple families
$68,500
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Cuney
Median household and family income by household size in Cuney, compared with peer geographies.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Total households 49 18,185 10,992,816
Household income by size
1-person $— $27,268 $42,599
2-person $121,250 $63,489 $86,304
3-person $— $74,634 $96,678
4-person $— $86,000 $112,353
5-person $— $101,100 $103,744
6-person $— $88,233 $101,957
7-person or more $— $83,500 $107,638
Total families 46 13,414 7,443,447
Family income by size
2-person $121,250 $63,113 $83,913
3-person $— $73,832 $94,316
4-person $— $87,130 $112,239
5-person $— $67,399 $103,640
6-person $— $125,033 $101,563
7-person or more $— $88,182 $103,835
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
57.1%
$50K - $100K
12.2%
$100K - $150K
30.6%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
0%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

30.6%
of all households, 15 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Cuney 30.6%
Cherokee County 28.8%
Texas 39.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Cuney
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Cuney, compared with peer geographies.
* The Census Bureau did not publish household income brackets data for Cuney due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Median household income $— $61,261 $78,476
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2% 8% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 2.9% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 40.8% 8.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.3% 8.3% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 0% 13.6% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.2% 18.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 0% 11.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 30.6% 15.5% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 7.6% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 0% 5.7% 12.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 57.1% 28% 21.4%
Share below $75,000 69.3% 60.1% 48%
Share above $100,000 30.6% 28.8% 39.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.4
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Cuney 0.4
Cherokee County 0.46
Texas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Cuney
$—
Cherokee County
$201,713
Texas
$281,570
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Cuney
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $23,353 $25,293 $32,815
Lower 20% $24,794 $47,796 $61,988
Middle 20% $58,083 $74,647 $98,263
Upper 20% $120,100 $123,230 $157,770
Top 5% threshold $143,775 $209,670 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $12,415 $17,073
Lower 20% $— $36,741 $47,302
Middle 20% $— $60,455 $79,026
Upper 20% $— $96,764 $124,693
Top 20% $— $201,713 $281,570
Top 5% $— $338,367 $503,327
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.04% 3.11%
Lower 20% —% 9% 8.61%
Middle 20% —% 14.81% 14.38%
Upper 20% —% 23.71% 22.68%
Top 20% —% 49.43% 51.22%
Top 5% —% 20.73% 22.89%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Cuney due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 6 White households (12.2% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Black
Among the 21 Black or African American households (42.9% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Cuney
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Cherokee County and Texas.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
All Residents $— $61,261 $78,476
White $— $65,318 $89,150
Black or African American $— $37,315 $60,084
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $73,411
Asian $— $83,314 $117,028
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $72,854
Some Other Race $— $63,810 $61,073
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $52,961 $67,957
Hispanic or Latino $— $58,636 $65,194
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

41.6%
41.6% of residents, or 67 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Cuney
41.6%
Cherokee County
18.2%
Texas
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Cuney
0%
Cherokee County
6.2%
Texas
3.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

74.6%
74.6% of children under 18, or 44 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Cuney
74.6%
Cherokee County
24.7%
Texas
18.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Cuney
0%
Cherokee County
12.4%
Texas
12.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
Overall poverty rate 41.6% 18.2% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 74.6% 24.7% 18.7%
Under 5 years 0% 35.6% 20.4%
5 to 17 years 78.6% 20.9% 18.1%
18 to 64 years 28.4% 16.9% 12.2%
18 to 34 years 0% 18.9% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 36.5% 15.8% 10.3%
65 years and over 0% 12.4% 12.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 25% 17.1% 12.4%
Female 50.5% 19.2% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 6.2% 3.3%
Worked part time or part year 75.6% 18.4% 17.5%
Did not work 13.3% 25.2% 22.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

42.9%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
42.9%
Family
43.5%
Nonfamily
33.3%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

43.5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
43.5%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
66.7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Cuney
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 43.5% 14.5% 10.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 29.8% 26.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 21.7% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 57.1% 9.1% 7.6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 10.3% 8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 33.3% 28.1% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 22.6% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 35.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.3% 35% 20.3%
Householder 65 years and over —% 21.1% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
0% of White residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
25.8% of Black or African American residents, or 17 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Cuney
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Cuney and peer geographies.
Cuney Cherokee County Texas
All Residents 41.6% 18.2% 13.8%
White 0% 12.9% 10.4%
Black or African American 25.8% 33.9% 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 1.9% 15.3%
Asian —% 6.5% 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 15.2%
Some Other Race 0% 23.7% 19.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 29.8% 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6% 23.2% 18.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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