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Rush Center

Kansas · 141 residents · 0.361 sq mi
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Rush Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,900. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−20%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
+15%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091411742062381990201020202024Rush Center
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,922
+87%since 2000
from $16,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+52.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance33.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical33.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
+1%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(136)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(9)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+162%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush Center, Kansas?

Rush Center, Kansas has about 141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rush Center, Kansas?

The typical household in Rush Center, Kansas earns about $77,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush Center, Kansas expensive?

In Rush Center, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Rush Center, Kansas?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rush Center, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush Center, Kansas?

About 4.6% of people in Rush Center, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush Center, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush Center, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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