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Cuba, Illinois

Cuba, Illinois, in Fulton county, is 34 miles SW of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 128 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 1,418.

The People and Families of Cuba

In Cuba, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cuba had a median family income of $35,952.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cuba favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Cuba Housing

Cuba has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Cuba, 94% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Cuba -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Cuba strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cuba Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cuba, IL

Comparing Cuba to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built22
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