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Cushman

Arkansas · 447 residents (2025 est.) · 4.078 sq mi
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Cushman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $115,100. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+6%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3934485035586131990201020202024Cushman
2024488
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,040
+137%since 2000
from $11,836 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+5%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+75%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(460)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(26)
Diversity Score13.6%(66)
Diversity Score
14
+389%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+135%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushman, Arkansas?

Cushman, Arkansas has about 488 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushman, Arkansas?

The typical household in Cushman, Arkansas earns about $43,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cushman, Arkansas expensive?

In Cushman, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Cushman, Arkansas?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cushman, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cushman, Arkansas?

About 20.7% of people in Cushman, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cushman, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cushman, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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