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Cushing

Iowa · 220 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Cushing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $42,800. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−11%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
692 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1571812062302541990201020202024Cushing
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,977
+19%since 2000
from $18,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+62%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(15)
Diversity Score
7
+558%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Iowa?

Cushing, Iowa has about 220 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Iowa?

The typical household in Cushing, Iowa earns about $34,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cushing, Iowa expensive?

In Cushing, Iowa, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Cushing, Iowa?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cushing, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cushing, Iowa?

About 15.4% of people in Cushing, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cushing, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Cushing, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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