Cushman, Arkansas

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Cushman, Arkansas
City
Independence County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cushman Highlighted 0516930.svg
Location of Cushman in Independence County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°52′10″N91°45′53″W / 35.86944°N 91.76472°W / 35.86944; -91.76472
Country United States
State Arkansas
County Independence
Area
[1]
 • Total4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2)
 • Land4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total433
 • Density106.23/sq mi (41.02/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72526
Area code 870
FIPS code 05-16930
GNIS feature ID2404170 [2]

Cushman is a city [3] in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 433 at the 2020 census.

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Geography

Cushman is located at 35°52′10″N91°45′53″W / 35.86944°N 91.76472°W / 35.86944; -91.76472 (35.869346, -91.764695). [4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.

Transportation

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 244—
1920 34943.0%
1930 41218.1%
1940 4273.6%
1950 314−26.5%
1960 241−23.2%
1970 42777.2%
1980 55630.2%
1990 428−23.0%
2000 4617.7%
2010 452−2.0%
2020 433−4.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
2018 Estimate [6]

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 461 people, 178 households, and 140 families residing in the town. The population density was 115.6 inhabitants per square mile (44.6/km2). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 52.2 per square mile (20.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.53% White, 1.08% Native American, and 2.39% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 178 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $29,125. Males had a median income of $22,266 versus $16,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,836. About 15.1% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 29.2% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Cushman has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [8]

Education

Batesville School District serves the community. Cushman School District consolidated into the Batesville district on July 1, 2009. [9]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cushman, Arkansas
  3. ↑ Local.Arkansas.gov - Cushman , retrieved September 3, 2012
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  7. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Cushman, Arkansas
  9. ↑ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine ." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.
  10. ↑ Canfield, Rebecca (July 12, 2019). "Lady Grace and the Whataburger Legend". Texasliving. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Buck Weaver". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
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