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Rushford

Minnesota · 796 residents (2025 est.) · 33.506 sq mi
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Rushford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $279,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
809
+13%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+25%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:796 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6837718599471K1990201020202024Rushford
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,719
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,144
+134%since 2000
from $18,042 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
+1%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(707)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)
Diversity Score2.4%(20)
Diversity Score
2
+75%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushford, Minnesota?

Rushford, Minnesota has about 809 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 $106,719 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 $279,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 29.7% 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 4.8% 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 97 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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