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Rushford

Minnesota · 1,731 residents · 1.65 sq mi
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Rushford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,731
+2%since 2000
from 1,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rushford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,058
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,882
+14%since 2000
from $16,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+59%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,701)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score3.4%(59)
Diversity Score
3
+80%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushford, Minnesota?

Rushford, Minnesota has about 1,731 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushford, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rushford, Minnesota earns about $41,058 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 $134,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 20.0% 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 7.0% 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 246 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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