Cushman, Arkansas facts for kids
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Cushman, Arkansas
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Location of Cushman in Independence County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Independence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Land | 4.08 sq mi (10.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 433 |
| • Density | 106.23/sq mi (41.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72526
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-16930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404170 |
Cushman is a small city located in Independence County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 433 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Where is Cushman?
Cushman is located in Arkansas. You can find it at these coordinates: 35°52′10″N 91°45′53″W / 35.86944°N 91.76472°W.
The city covers a total area of about 4 square miles (10.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Getting Around
Arkansas Highway 69 is a main road that goes through Cushman.
Who Lives in Cushman?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 244 | — | |
| 1920 | 349 | 43.0% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 18.1% | |
| 1940 | 427 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 314 | −26.5% | |
| 1960 | 241 | −23.2% | |
| 1970 | 427 | 77.2% | |
| 1980 | 556 | 30.2% | |
| 1990 | 428 | −23.0% | |
| 2000 | 461 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 452 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 433 | −4.2% | |
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The population of Cushman changes over time. In 2000, there were 461 people living in the city. These people lived in 178 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (66%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The people in Cushman are of different ages. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.5% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Cushman was 39 years old.
What's the Weather Like?
The climate in Cushman is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means there's plenty of rainfall throughout the year.
Schools in Cushman
Students in Cushman attend schools that are part of the Batesville School District. The Cushman School District joined the Batesville district on July 1, 2009.
Famous People from Cushman
- Harmon Dobson (1913–1967) was one of the people who started the famous fast-food chain Whataburger. He grew up in Cushman.
- Buck Weaver (1905–1967) was a college and professional football player. He was born in Cushman.
See also
In Spanish: Cushman (Arkansas) para niños
