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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rushville

Illinois · 3,212 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Rushville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,450. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,400. With a median age of 42.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,212
−1%since 1990
from 3,229 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,944 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,955 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.0
+2%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rushville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,450
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,157 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,180
+56%since 1990
from $10,352 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$346
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
73.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
26.6% rent
1.6
−20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(3,229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,181)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.5%(47)
1
+219%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+18.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rushville, Illinois?

Rushville, Illinois has about 3,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rushville, Illinois?

The typical household in Rushville, Illinois earns about $30,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rushville, Illinois expensive?

In Rushville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Rushville, Illinois?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rushville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rushville, Illinois?

About 10.8% of people in Rushville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rushville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rushville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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