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Rushford

Minnesota · 1,849 residents (2025 est.) · 1.65 sq mi
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Rushford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $214,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
+8%since 2000
from 1,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,849 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rushford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,638
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,304
+114%since 2000
from $16,508 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,679)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,709)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian2.1%(38)
Other2.7%(49)
Diversity Score15.3%(280)
Diversity Score
15
+703%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushford, Minnesota?

Rushford, Minnesota has about 1,826 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rushford, Minnesota earns about $76,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rushford, Minnesota expensive?

In Rushford, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $214,800, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rushford, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 9.5% of people in Rushford, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rushford, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rushford, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 341 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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