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Cushing

Texas · 557 residents · 1.373 sq mi
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Cushing has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,563. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−13%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
406 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−1%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4295376457538611990201020202024Cushing
2024784
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,563
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,639
+122%since 2000
from $15,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(599)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(448)
Black3.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(57)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other11.8%(66)
Diversity Score50.8%(283)
Diversity Score
51
+284%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.4%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cushing, Texas?

Cushing, Texas has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cushing, Texas?

The typical household in Cushing, Texas earns about $61,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cushing, Texas expensive?

In Cushing, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Cushing, Texas?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cushing, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cushing, Texas?

About 9.2% of people in Cushing, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cushing, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cushing, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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