Cushing CCD, Payne County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cushing CCD, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cushing CCD, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cushing CCD, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma is 12,117 people, with a median age of 36.8.

We can look at the total population in Cushing CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,117
+7.03%
+6.21%
2020
11,321
-0.07% -
2019
11,329
-0.02% -
2018
11,331
-0.68% -
2017
11,409
- -

Population of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.1%
80%
-4.88%
Black/African American
3.8%
2.9%
+31.03%
Native
6.5%
6.2%
+4.84%
Hispanic
6.4%
5%
+28.00%
Asian
0.2%
0.5%
-60.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.5%
5.4%
+20.37%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
+500.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.8 +2.51% 36.1 +0.28% 37.5 +5.04%
2020 35.9 -2.97% 36 -2.17% 35.7 -4.55%
2019 37 +3.35% 36.8 +5.44% 37.4 +1.36%
2018 35.8 +1.7% 34.9 +0.29% 36.9 +2.79%
2017 35.2 - 34.8 - 35.9 -

The median age of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 653 +30.85% 912 -10.7% 878 809
10 to 19 817 -21.57% 712 -4.29% 644 676
20 to 29 982 +20.58% 640 +14.61% 1,195 720
30 to 39 940 +10.77% 621 +18.97% 1,033 732
40 to 49 659 +26.22% 518 +10.31% 839 568
50 to 59 753 -19.72% 740 -13.42% 612 640
60 to 69 566 +38.05% 567 -0.18% 807 549
70+ 568 +14.37% 761 +2.33% 644 771

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma is $46,405.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cushing CCD.

  • Under 25
    $51,705.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,574.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,264.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,431.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cushing CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cushing CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cushing CCD, Oklahoma is currently $61,525.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.91% of households in Cushing CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cushing CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.20%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cushing CCD is $24,240.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cushing CCD by the total population of Cushing CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cushing CCD, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cushing CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cushing CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cushing CCD over the age of 16 is 9,551.

Of those people, a total of 52.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cushing CCD is 50.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 441 47.20% 4.30%
20 to 24 years 868 67.30% 3.60%
25 to 29 years 1,047 58.60% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 824 64.30% 5.70%
35 to 44 years 1,573 61.50% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 1,285 72.20% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 742 59.70% 4.30%
60 to 64 years 743 51.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,226 24.30% 2.70%
75 years and over 802 7.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cushing CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,563 54.90% 2.70%
Black or African American 421 32.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 677 40.50% 18.60%
Asian 22 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 234 52.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 634 47.80% 21.50%
Hispanic or Latino 497 55.10% 2.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,381 55.20% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cushing CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cushing CCD is 4,784, with median earnings of $34,015.00.

Women in Cushing CCD, Oklahoma earning approximately 69.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,784 $34,015.00
Male 2,734 $40,045.00
Female 2,050 $27,672.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 505 $66,193.00
Business and Financial 88 $40,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $44,792.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $56,094.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00
Community and Social Service 50 $36,250.00
Legal 41 $21,250.00
Educational and Library 251 $24,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $14,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $63,816.00
Healthcare Support 209 $23,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 94 $37,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 394 $8,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $32,424.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $19,338.00
Sales 402 $25,132.00
Office and Administrative Support 600 $32,217.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $4,327.00
Construction and Extraction 422 $44,861.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 243 $42,621.00
Production 315 $44,886.00
Transportation and Material Moving 242 $40,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 318 $81,583.00 187 $44,196.00
Business and Financial 44 $62,917.00 44 $39,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $44,792.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $56,094.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $30,000.00 26 $56,250.00
Legal 29 $19,917.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 58 $6,611.00 193 $37,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $143,750.00 178 $51,818.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 190 $23,889.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 72 $36,364.00 22 $80,385.00
Food Preparation and Serving 165 $6,534.00 229 $15,950.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 171 $33,408.00 79 $17,917.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 29 $19,338.00
Sales 155 $35,139.00 247 $17,140.00
Office and Administrative Support 110 $53,462.00 490 $30,245.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 416 $48,750.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 231 $42,902.00 12 $0.00
Production 276 $55,000.00 39 $27,656.00
Transportation and Material Moving 227 $42,125.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,513 households in Cushing CCD, with an average household size of 2.46 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,062 families in Cushing CCD with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,280 203 579 1,451
Average Household Size 2.98 3.07 3.47 1.16
Total Families 2,280 203 579 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.82 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 3,062 families in Cushing CCD, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cushing CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,564 housing units in Cushing CCD, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,513 81.11%
Vacant 1,051 18.89%

27.25% of the total 5,564 housing units in Cushing CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,516 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,861 are occupied by the owner - or 51.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cushing CCD is $674.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cushing CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    136
  • Less than $500
    272
  • $500 to $999
    1,046
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cushing CCD is $113,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cushing CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    447
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    765
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    635
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    459
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    325
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    133
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cushing CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cushing CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,246
  • 1940 to 1949
    614
  • 1950 to 1959
    662
  • 1960 to 1969
    446
  • 1970 to 1979
    838
  • 1980 to 1989
    716
  • 1990 to 1999
    299
  • 2000 to 2009
    506
  • 2010 to 2013
    224
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cushing CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    219
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,496
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,681
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,117

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cushing CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cushing CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

21.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cushing CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    262
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,177
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    692
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    464
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    436
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    121
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    534
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    252
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    275
  • 90 or more minutes
    95

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cushing CCD, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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