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Cushing, TX
City in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Population
784
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
571
ZIP codes
0
Cushing and its ZIP codes
Cushing at a glance
- Cushing is about 4.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,182 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,700 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Cushing, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cushing, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,182
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (103), Mexican Americans (75), German Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nacogdoches County. PPP loans are for Cushing.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,317
22,515 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,699
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$454M
FY 2026, $7,019 per person
How people get to work
Cushing, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.0%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cushing, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
611
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cushing, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Cushing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReklawCity | 9.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| RedfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| ApplebyCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| NacogdochesCity | 18 mi | 27.6 |
| AltoTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| RuskCity | 18 mi | 7.2 |
| GallatinCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| GarrisonCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| WellsTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| HendersonCity | 24 mi | 12 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 26 mi | 15.1 |
| TimpsonCity | 27 mi | 2.5 |
| TroupCity | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cushing, TX in?
- Cushing is in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cushing, TX?
- About 784 people live in Cushing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cushing?
- Nearby places include Reklaw (9.6 mi), Mount Enterprise (11 mi), Redfield (14 mi), Appleby (15 mi), Nacogdoches (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023