Cushing, Iowa facts for kids
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Cushing, Iowa
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Location of Cushing, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 230 |
| • Density | 723.27/sq mi (279.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51018
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-17940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455761 |
Cushing is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 230 people.
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History of Cushing
Cushing got its name from L. Cushing Kimball. He was the brother of an important railroad official. A post office first opened in Cushing in 1883.
Where is Cushing Located?
Cushing is found at these geographic coordinates: 42 degrees, 27 minutes, 54 seconds North and 95 degrees, 40 minutes, 35 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Cushing?
This section tells you about the people who live in Cushing, including how many there are and other interesting facts.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 237 | — |
| 1910 | 254 | +7.2% |
| 1920 | 286 | +12.6% |
| 1930 | 270 | −5.6% |
| 1940 | 258 | −4.4% |
| 1950 | 248 | −3.9% |
| 1960 | 261 | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 204 | −21.8% |
| 1980 | 270 | +32.4% |
| 1990 | 241 | −10.7% |
| 2000 | 246 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 220 | −10.6% |
| 2020 | 230 | +4.5% |
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Cushing's Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, 230 people lived in Cushing. There were 86 households and 64 families.
Most of the people in Cushing (about 95.7%) were White. A small number (3.9%) were from two or more races. About 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Cushing was 34.8 years old. About 29% of residents were under 20 years old.
Cushing's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Cushing had 220 people. There were 99 households and 58 families.
Almost everyone (99.5%) was White. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 42.5 years. About 25.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Cushing
The River Valley Community School District is in charge of the public schools that serve Cushing. This school district was created in 1996. It formed when the Eastwood Community School District and the Willow Community School District joined together. Before that, the Eastwood district was formed in 1966 by combining the Correctionville and Cushing school districts.
Famous Person from Cushing
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In Spanish: Cushing (Iowa) para niños
