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Rushford

Minnesota · 790 residents · 33.506 sq mi
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Rushford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,300. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
790
+11%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+27%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6837718599471K1990201020202024Rushford
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,563
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,664
+81%since 2000
from $18,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
8.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−54%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushford, Minnesota?

Rushford, Minnesota has about 790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rushford, Minnesota earns about $76,563 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 $231,300, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 29.8% 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 7.9% 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 78 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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