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Rush City

Minnesota · 3,228 residents · 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 $48,182. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 7% 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 $156,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,228
+54%since 2000
from 2,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 495 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+12%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Rush City
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,182
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,219 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,583
+40%since 2000
from $14,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(2,317)
Black16.4%(529)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(132)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other5.5%(178)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,740)
Diversity Score
54
+163%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
Female
35.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush City, Minnesota?

Rush City, Minnesota has about 3,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush City, Minnesota earns about $48,182 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 $156,700, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Rush City, Minnesota?

About 7.2% 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 18.3% 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 1,731 residents, a change of about 116 percent over that period.

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