Cushing, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cushing, Texas
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Location of Cushing, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Nacogdoches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
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| • Total | 557 |
| • Density | 403.6/sq mi (156.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75760
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| Area code(s) | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-18224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410280 |
Cushing is a small city located in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 557 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially linked to railroads and overcoming natural challenges.
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Geography and Climate
Cushing covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Cushing is usually warm. Summers are hot and humid, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. Winters are generally mild, not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Population Over Time
Cushing's population has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 473 | — | |
| 1950 | 479 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 388 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 396 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 518 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 587 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 637 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 612 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 557 | −9.0% | |
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In 2010, Cushing had 612 residents. The average age of people living there was about 35 years old. Most people were white, but there were also African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Cushing attend schools that are part of the Cushing Independent School District. This district serves the city and surrounding areas.
History of Cushing
Cushing started as a town because of the railroad. It was named after the main boss of the railroad workers. Interestingly, Cushing has been rebuilt three times after being destroyed by fires!
The city has also faced many tornadoes. One of the most recent strong tornadoes was an EF2 tornado that hit on March 21, 2022. Despite these challenges, the people of Cushing have always worked to rebuild their community.
Cushing in Movies
Cushing, Texas, was a filming location for a TV movie called The Long Summer of George Adams. Even though the story was set in Cushing, Oklahoma, the movie was filmed right here in Cushing, Texas. It also used locations in Maydelle, Texas, Rusk, Texas, and along the Texas State Railroad. The movie, starring James Garner and Joan Hackett, first aired on TV in 1982.
See also
In Spanish: Cushing (Texas) para niños
