Cudahy, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,089 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18004.4 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.61% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.3 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,778 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Cudahy declined by 13.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,233 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cudahy has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,601 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.69% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Cudahy is about 45% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $95,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,666 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 11.8% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Cudahy is about 4.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,666 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Cudahy spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,919 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 54,023 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,957 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Cudahy is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Cudahy has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.82 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Cudahy has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Cudahy | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cudahy, California.
What is the population of Cudahy, California?
The population of Cudahy, California is 22,089, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Cudahy, California?
The population density of Cudahy, California is 18004.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Cudahy, California?
The median household income in Cudahy, California is $53,601, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Cudahy, California?
The median home price in Cudahy, California is $95,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Cudahy, California?
The unemployment rate in Cudahy, California is 8.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.