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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cushing

Oklahoma · 8,371 residents · 7.595 sq mi
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Cushing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,483. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,371
+16%since 1990
from 7,218 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,102 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 950 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
−1%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K10K1990201020202024Cushing
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,483
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,423 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,620
+30%since 1990
from $9,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
33.6% rent
1.7
−8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(6,322)
Black4%(292)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(138)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score31.6%(2,282)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(6,563)
Black7%(583)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(226)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score25.3%(2,118)
25
−20%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−1%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Oklahoma?

Cushing, Oklahoma has about 8,371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Cushing, Oklahoma earns about $26,483 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Cushing, Oklahoma?

About 14.2% 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 16.4% 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 1,153 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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