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Cudahy, California

City · Population 21,694 · #292 in California

About Cudahy

Cudahy, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 21,694.

Officially, Cudahy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 18,385 residents per square mile.

What Makes Cudahy Unique

  • Big-city energy: 18,385 people per square mile.
  • Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,694.
  • Easy reach of South Gate (1 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cudahy

  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Tacos El Gavilan — mexican
  • Lollicup — bubble tea (café)
  • Malcriada (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cudahy

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cudahy

  • Elizabeth Learning Center
  • Ellen Ochoa Learning Center
  • Jaime Escalante Elementary
  • Park Avenue Elementary
  • Teresa Hughes Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)21,694
Rank in state#292 of 482
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density18,385/sq mi
Coordinates33.9640, -118.1826

🗺️ Map of Cudahy