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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rushville

Indiana · 5,995 residents · 3.435 sq mi
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Rushville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,233. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,995
+8%since 1990
from 5,533 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.7
+5%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Rushville
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.8%(409)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.3%(435)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(420)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.8%(410)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(350)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.6%(817)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415%(898)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.4%(746)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.7%(463)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.3%(495)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.4%(381)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.9%(171)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,233
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,049 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,072
+67%since 1990
from $10,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
38.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rushville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(5,444)
Black1.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(5,766)
Black1.6%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian0.9%(51)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(228)
Ancestry
German25.2%(1,519)
Irish17.1%(1,031)
English13.5%(814)
American9.9%(597)
Italian3.5%(213)
Dutch1.5%(93)
Scottish1.5%(89)
British0.6%(38)
Polish0.5%(33)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(26)
French0.3%(17)
Danish0.2%(12)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian0.2%(10)
Jamaican0.1%(8)
Swiss0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23%(483)
Married61.2%(1,286)
Widowed2.8%(58)
Divorced13.1%(276)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(423)
Married49.7%(1,270)
Widowed15.5%(395)
Divorced18.2%(466)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushville, Indiana?

Rushville, Indiana has about 5,995 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rushville, Indiana?

The typical household in Rushville, Indiana earns about $30,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rushville, Indiana expensive?

In Rushville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $78,000, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Rushville, Indiana?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rushville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rushville, Indiana?

About 11.0% of people in Rushville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rushville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rushville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 462 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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