Cushman, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cushman, Arkansas had a total population of 488, the 304th largest city in Arkansas, with a median household income of $43,500, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 20.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cushman Quick Facts
How Cushman Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 456 | 488 | +7.0% |
| Median household income | $42,411 | $43,500 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $115,700 | $115,100 | -0.5% |
How Cushman Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cushman Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in Independence County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 11,445 | $51,856 | 26.3% | $163,600 |
| Southside | 4,246 | $65,655 | 17.5% | $151,300 |
| Cave City | 2,090 | $49,800 | 19.7% | $120,700 |
| Newark | 1,637 | $40,417 | 29.5% | $96,300 |
| Sulphur Rock | 1,014 | $96,429 | 10.3% | N/A |
| Desha | 679 | $68,403 | 17.1% | $117,600 |
| Salado | 507 | $39,355 | 1.4% | $221,800 |
| Pleasant Plains | 376 | $59,531 | 11.4% | $118,800 |
| Oil Trough | 259 | $40,083 | 40.2% | $83,100 |
| Magness | 238 | $42,500 | 14.7% | $115,000 |
Cities Similar to Cushman
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 496 | $45,341 | $83,700 | 15.8% | 24.9% |
| Sulphur Springs | 499 | $41,324 | $133,300 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| Altheimer | 517 | $42,663 | $71,600 | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Arkansas City | 456 | $41,900 | $104,700 | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| New Blaine | 533 | N/A | N/A | 30.5% | 10.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 488, Cushman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cushman is a small community located in Arkansas, within Independence County. The total population is 488. It ranks as the 304th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cushman is 42.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cushman is $43,500. This is 28% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The median home value is $115,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Cushman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Cushman has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cushman, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cushman, Arkansas?
Cushman, Arkansas has a population of 488 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cushman, AR?
The median household income in Cushman is $43,500, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cushman, AR?
The poverty rate in Cushman is 20.7%. This means approximately 101 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cushman, Arkansas?
Cushman's population is 94.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cushman, AR?
The median home value in Cushman is $115,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Cushman, Arkansas?
13.5% of adults (25+) in Cushman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.