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Rush Springs

Oklahoma · 997 residents · 1.162 sq mi
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Rush Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,795. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 281 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
−22%since 2000
from 1,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9421K1K1K2K1990201020202024Rush Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,795
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,578
+100%since 2000
from $10,803 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(747)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other18%(179)
Diversity Score43.1%(429)
Diversity Score
43
+574%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−4%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

Rush Springs, Oklahoma has about 997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rush Springs, Oklahoma earns about $35,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush Springs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rush Springs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rush Springs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush Springs, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of people in Rush Springs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush Springs, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush Springs, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 232 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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