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Rush Valley

Utah · 489 residents (2025 est.) · 18.08 sq mi
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Rush Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $365,100. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
+1%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
+27%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:489 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3564144725295871990201020202024Rush Valley
2024458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,098
+208%since 2000
from $14,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+61%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$365,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(418)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(20)
Diversity Score20.5%(94)
Diversity Score
21
+643%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush Valley, Utah?

Rush Valley, Utah has about 458 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rush Valley, Utah?

The typical household in Rush Valley, Utah earns about $87,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush Valley, Utah expensive?

In Rush Valley, Utah, the median home is worth about $365,100, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.

How educated are people in Rush Valley, Utah?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rush Valley, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush Valley, Utah?

About 7.6% of people in Rush Valley, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush Valley, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush Valley, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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