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Rushville

Illinois · 3,192 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Rushville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $63,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,192
−1%since 2000
from 3,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,932 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
−1%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Rushville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,885
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,558
+33%since 2000
from $16,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$487
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(3,181)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,016)
Black3.1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(48)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other2.4%(76)
Diversity Score17%(543)
Diversity Score
17
+1051%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushville, Illinois?

Rushville, Illinois has about 3,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushville, Illinois?

The typical household in Rushville, Illinois earns about $42,885 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 $63,500, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Rushville, Illinois?

About 23.0% 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 13.2% 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 37 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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