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Cushing

Nebraska · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.308 sq mi
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Cushing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,478. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 81 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
+261%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
+261%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
174369951211990201020202024Cushing
2024112
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,478
+162%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,416
+243%since 2000
from $9,161 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
+86.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.082
−53%since 2010
from 0.175 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
97.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.7%(51)
Diversity Score
46
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 93.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
51.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.8%
−59.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−98.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+61.9 ptssince 2017
from 38.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Nebraska?

Cushing, Nebraska has about 112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cushing, Nebraska earns about $98,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Cushing, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cushing, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cushing, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Cushing, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cushing, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cushing, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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