Cushman, Arkansas
Cushman: city in Independence County, Arkansas, United States
About
Cushman is a city located in the county of Independence in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 452. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 457 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Cushman
| Population | 457 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Independence County |
| Postal code | 72526 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8729,-91.7540 |
| Altitude | 715 feet / 218 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:58:45 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Independence County Arkansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cushman Highlighted 0516930 locator map image
Geography
Cushman is located at 35°52'22"N 91°45'15"W (35.8728500, -91.7540300).
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Weather
81°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 10 mph SSW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Cushman increased by 1.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 454 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 456 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 454 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 455 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 453 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 453 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 458 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 460 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 459 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 457 | -0.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,878 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,244 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,191 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,248 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 83.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 14.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 621 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
Cushman zip code is 72526.
County name: Independence, County
fips: 05063
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,082 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $392 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $598 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,985 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,873 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 271,863 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 619,923 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 300,070 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $28,778 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,202 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,503 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,105 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 257 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 154 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 866 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 796 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 933.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.98 |
People born in Cushman (1)
American football player Buck Weaver was born in Cushman
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cushman, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106999 | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville (AR) | 72503-3350 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cushman, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cushman.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cushman Post Office | Cushman (AR) | 72526 |
Other cities in Independence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Independence County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryant | 21,375 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Batesville | 10,830 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Southside | 3,990 | Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America |
| Newark | 1,193 | City in Independece County, Arkansas, United States |
| Sulphur Rock | 458 | Human settlement in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Pleasant Plains | 356 | City in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Oil Trough | 272 | Township in Independence County, Arkansas |
| Magness | 208 | Township in Independence County, Arkansas |
| Moorefield | 135 | Township in Independence County, Arkansas |