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Rushville

Nebraska · 767 residents (2025 est.) · 1.15 sq mi
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Rushville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,958. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
877
−12%since 2000
from 999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:767 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7638951K1K1K1990201020202024Rushville
2024877
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,958
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,827
+104%since 2000
from $14,586 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−8%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+37%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(767)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(571)
Black3.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(42)
Asian1.7%(15)
Other25.2%(221)
Diversity Score63.6%(558)
Diversity Score
64
+764%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushville, Nebraska?

Rushville, Nebraska has about 877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushville, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rushville, Nebraska earns about $53,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rushville, Nebraska expensive?

In Rushville, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Rushville, Nebraska?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rushville, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rushville, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of people in Rushville, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rushville, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Rushville, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 268 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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