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Rush City

Minnesota · 3,300 residents (2025 est.) · 4.25 sq mi
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Rush City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,760. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $233,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,295
+57%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+22%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,300 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rush City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,760
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,525
+60%since 2000
from $14,668 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+7%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+68%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,868)
Black4.3%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3%(64)
Asian1.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(431)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,653)
Black13.9%(458)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(22)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other4%(131)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,362)
Diversity Score
41
+101%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
Female
36.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−78.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush City, Minnesota?

Rush City, Minnesota has about 3,295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rush City, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rush City, Minnesota earns about $58,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush City, Minnesota expensive?

In Rush City, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $233,100, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Rush City, Minnesota?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rush City, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush City, Minnesota?

About 13.3% of people in Rush City, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush City, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush City, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,798 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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