Cushing, Nebraska facts for kids
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Cushing, Nebraska
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Location of Cushing, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 120.13/sq mi (46.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68873
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-11860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398661 |
Cushing is a small village located in Howard County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 32 people. It is part of the larger Grand Island area.
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History of Cushing
Cushing was founded in 1887. This happened when the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad built its railway line to this spot. The village was named after James Cushing, who was an early settler in the area.
Geography of Cushing
Cushing is a small place, covering an area of about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Cushing has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 141 | — | |
| 1940 | 102 | −27.7% | |
| 1950 | 71 | −30.4% | |
| 1960 | 56 | −21.1% | |
| 1970 | 43 | −23.2% | |
| 1980 | 48 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 25 | −47.9% | |
| 2000 | 31 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 32 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 37 | 15.6% | |
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Cushing's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 32 people living in Cushing. These people lived in 14 different homes. Most of the people in the village were White. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds or identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Cushing was about 39.5 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. Another quarter were between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.5% of the population was 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male, and the rest were female.
See also
In Spanish: Cushing (Nebraska) para niños
