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Rushville

Nebraska · 890 residents · 1.15 sq mi
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Rushville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,036. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $43,200. Households here earn about 41% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
−11%since 2000
from 999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7638951K1K1K1990201020202024Rushville
2024877
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,036
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,982
+16%since 2000
from $14,586 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−44.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(645)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(54)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other23.8%(212)
Diversity Score56%(499)
Diversity Score
56
+661%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushville, Nebraska?

Rushville, Nebraska has about 890 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushville, Nebraska?

The typical household in Rushville, Nebraska earns about $29,036 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Rushville, Nebraska?

About 28.8% 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 21.4% 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 255 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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