Cudahy is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Cudahy has a 2024 population of 21,391. Cudahy is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -5.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,719 in 2020.
The average household income in Cudahy is $64,111 with a poverty rate of 27.9%. The median age in Cudahy is 30.5 years: 29.4 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cudahy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 10,724 | 48.04% |
| White | 6,136 | 27.48% |
| Other race | 5,084 | 22.77% |
| Native American | 206 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,802 | 3.84 | 11.8 | 88.2 |
| Married | 2,300 | 4.41 | 12.7 | 87.3 |
| Female | 1,848 | 4.23 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Non Family | 916 | 1.41 | 13.2 | 86.8 |
| Male | 738 | 4.08 | 2.6 | 97.4 |
4.07
Average Family Size
3.84
Average Household Size
11.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,913 | 14.07% |
| Associates Degree | 617 | 4.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 753 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 0.68% |
| High School Graduate | 4,049 | 29.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,352 | 32% |
| Some College | 1,825 | 13.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,243 | 7,067 | 762 |
| 2+ Races | 6,295 | 3,517 | 401 |
| Other Race | 3,443 | 1,850 | 165 |
| White | 217 | 165 | 62 |
| Native American | 124 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 122 | 100 | 13 |
| Asian | 32 | 17 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 81.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,464 | $24,038 | $51,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $95,729 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,287 | $35,162 | $30,775 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,254 | $29,494 | $25,634 |
| Overall | $30,274 | $33,275 | $27,723 |
| Some College | $34,276 | $40,125 | $28,661 |
$30,274
Average Earnings
$33,275
Average Male
$27,723
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
10.49% of Cudahy residents speak only English, while 89.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,785 | 6,082 | 27.92% |
| Multiple | 10,703 | 3,190 | 29.8% |
| Other | 5,077 | 1,234 | 24.31% |
| Native | 206 | 97 | 47.09% |
| White | 293 | 96 | 32.76% |
| Asian | 24 | 6 | 25% |
| Black | 143 | 3 | 2.1% |
27.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.87%
Male Poverty Rate
31.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cudahy is Native, with 47.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cudahy is Black, with 2.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.62% |
| High School | 24.38% |
| Some College | 14.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.23% |
| Female Employed | 16.41% |
| Male Employed | 9.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,939 | $65,620 |
| Households | $52,748 | $64,111 |
| Married Families | $67,371 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,728 | $28,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88 | 0.56% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 0.47% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0.7% |
| Black | 26 | 21.31% |
| White | 25 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.08%
Born in Cudahy
56.88%
Native Born
43.12%
Foreign Born
31.78%
Non Citizen
11.34%
Naturalized
56.88% of Cudahy residents were born in the United States, with 55.08% having been born in California. 31.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,731 | -332 | -1.65% |
| 2028 | 20,063 | -332 | -1.63% |
| 2027 | 20,395 | -332 | -1.6% |
| 2026 | 20,727 | -332 | -1.58% |
| 2025 | 21,059 | -332 | -1.55% |
| 2024 | 21,391 | -332 | -1.53% |
| 2023 | 21,723 | -182 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 21,905 | -327 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 22,232 | -487 | -2.14% |
| 2020 | 22,719 | -688 | -2.94% |
| 2019 | 23,407 | -248 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 23,655 | -210 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 23,865 | -144 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 24,009 | -84 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 24,093 | 14 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 24,079 | 37 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 24,042 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 23,980 | 85 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 23,895 | 89 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 23,806 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,208 | 1,391 | 6.1% |
| 1990 | 22,817 | 4,542 | 24.85% |
| 1980 | 18,275 | 1,277 | 7.51% |
| 1970 | 16,998 | -2,733 | -13.85% |