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Cushing

Oklahoma · 8,390 residents (2025 est.) · 7.595 sq mi
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Cushing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,367
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,371 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
−3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,390 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Cushing
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,136
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,483 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,161
+107%since 2000
from $12,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+25%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(6,563)
Black7%(583)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(226)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(2,118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(6,065)
Black2.8%(231)
Hispanic / Latino8%(673)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other16.6%(1,389)
Diversity Score55%(4,599)
Diversity Score
55
+117%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Oklahoma?

Cushing, Oklahoma has about 8,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cushing, Oklahoma earns about $44,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cushing, Oklahoma expensive?

In Cushing, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Cushing, Oklahoma?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cushing, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cushing, Oklahoma?

About 22.0% of people in Cushing, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cushing, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Cushing, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,149 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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