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Cushing

Nebraska · 37 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Cushing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,714. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,200. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
+19%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
174369951211990201020202024Cushing
2024112
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(2)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1913.5%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(4)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.1%(3)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.9%(7)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.4%(2)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.8%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,714
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,762
+192%since 2000
from $9,161 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−60.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food10%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−45%since 2009
from 0.5 in 2009
2009 – 2022
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(4)
Ancestry
German71.2%(52)
Polish53.4%(39)
Irish17.8%(13)
American16.4%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 93.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−55.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(14)
Married70.8%(34)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married31%(13)
Married61.9%(26)
Widowed7.1%(3)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Nebraska?

Cushing, Nebraska has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Nebraska?

The typical household in Cushing, Nebraska earns about $80,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cushing, Nebraska expensive?

In Cushing, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $23,200.

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 11 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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