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Rushford

Minnesota · 1,860 residents · 1.65 sq mi
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Rushford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,860
+10%since 2000
from 1,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rushford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,148
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,634
+86%since 2000
from $16,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,765)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian1%(19)
Other1.5%(28)
Diversity Score8.8%(164)
Diversity Score
9
+362%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushford, Minnesota?

Rushford, Minnesota has about 1,860 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 $62,148 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 $157,000, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Rushford, Minnesota?

About 25.7% 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 5.0% 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 375 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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