Cushing
City in Payne County, Oklahoma
Cushing is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, with 8,327 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ripley, 8.3 miles W.
- 8,327residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.7 km²
- 1,096 / sq mipopulation density
- 74023ZIP code
About Cushing
Cushing (Meskwaki: Koshineki, Iowa-Oto: Amína P^óp^oye Chína, meaning: "Soft-seat town") is a city in Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cushing had a population of 8,327. Cushing was established after the Land Run of 1891 by William "Billy Rae" Little. It was named for Marshall Cushing, private secretary to U.S. Postmaster General John Wanamaker.
The city is primarily known for its oil industry. A 1912 oil boom led to the city's development as a refining center, with over 50 refineries operating in Cushing over its history. Today, Cushing is a major trading hub for crude oil and a price settlement point for West Texas Intermediate on the New York Mercantile Exchange, and is more generally the main oil-pricing hub of the United States. It is known as the "Pipeline Crossroads of the World."
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Living in Cushing
- Median household income
- $44,136
- Median home value
- $114,500
- Median rent
- $798/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Cushing had 8,327 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,327 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,096 per sq mi (423 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cushing at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Payne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,327 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.60 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9797° N, 96.7618° W |
| ZIP code | 74023 |
| Official website | cityofcushing.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4018850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cushing
- Ripley8.3 mi W
- Agra8.4 mi SW
- Drumright9.2 mi E
- Yale10.0 mi N
- Ingalls10.6 mi NW
- Mehan11.0 mi NW
- Shamrock11.3 mi SE
- Oilton12.3 mi NE
- Quay12.9 mi N
- Kendrick13.5 mi S
- Tryon13.6 mi SW
- Perkins15.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cushing
What county is Cushing in?
Cushing is in Payne County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Cushing, OK?
8,327 people lived in Cushing at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cushing, OK?
The ZIP code of Cushing is 74023.
What is the elevation of Cushing?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cushing?
Ripley (8.3 mi), Agra (8.4 mi), Drumright (9.2 mi), Yale (10.0 mi), Ingalls (10.6 mi).
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