Population 22,106 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cudahy
Household size in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.26 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.30 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.21 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.91 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Cudahy is a place of big households: 3.91 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 4.26 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 32 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.3 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.1, Cudahy is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.1, as it has nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cudahy: 30.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other California city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cudahy
Renters in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.1% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Cudahy: 85.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over six in ten owners (62.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Cudahy are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Cudahy has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Cudahy is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,048 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,135 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,296 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,688 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$640 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cudahy costs $1,688 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rents are up $640 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 36.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cudahy
Bachelor's degrees in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cudahy: 5.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in Cudahy never finished high school, well above the national share: only 57.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 16.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cudahy
| Period | Cudahy | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cudahy runs well above the national rate: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Cudahy has higher unemployment than at least four in five California cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cudahy compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudahy | 3.91 | 31.1 | 30.9% | 85.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,688 | 5.9% | 57.7% | 9.7% |
| Bell | 3.51 | 34.0 | 23.8% | 73.3% | 3.9% | 1956 | $1,617 | 9.1% | 57.8% | 7.2% |
| South Gate | 3.69 | 36.3 | 18.1% | 54.6% | 3.3% | 1953 | $1,615 | 11.2% | 59.5% | 7.5% |
| Bell Gardens | 3.92 | 32.7 | 27.0% | 78.8% | 3.6% | 1962 | $1,701 | 6.7% | 52.6% | 5.4% |
| Maywood | 3.69 | 35.1 | 22.4% | 69.5% | 2.7% | 1952 | $1,536 | 7.7% | 50.5% | 7.6% |
| Huntington Park | 3.76 | 35.5 | 23.3% | 70.4% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,545 | 8.6% | 53.5% | 8.9% |
| Vernon | 3.25 | 35.4 | 26.5% | 90.2% | 3.8% | 2012 | $1,439 | 18.1% | 76.0% | 8.4% |
| Commerce | 3.71 | 38.3 | 11.8% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 1961 | $1,577 | 11.0% | 62.3% | 4.3% |
| Lynwood | 4.17 | 34.3 | 24.4% | 52.4% | 4.4% | 1954 | $1,658 | 10.6% | 59.8% | 9.5% |
| Downey | 3.21 | 38.9 | 16.8% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 1961 | $2,036 | 26.4% | 81.0% | 5.7% |
| Florence-Graham | 4.21 | 32.3 | 26.3% | 64.0% | 4.4% | 1952 | $1,558 | 7.6% | 48.0% | 9.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cudahy. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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