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Rush Valley

Utah · 489 residents (2025 est.) · 18.1 sq mi
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Rush Valley is home to 458 people in Utah. The median age is 48.8, about 10 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 1%. Getting to work takes 39 minutes on average.

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

458
+1%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
489 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 21 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
48.8
+27%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
18.1 sq mi
Population, 19902024
35641447252958719902000201020202024Rush Valley
2024458
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(20)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(45)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(19)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(28)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(51)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.1%(92)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.9%(91)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$87,188
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$365,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,109
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
79.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
16.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.49 people
−19%since 2009
from 3.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
15.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.2
+51%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(418)
Black1.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(20)
21
+166%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(13)
Ancestry
English29.7%(136)
German11.1%(51)
Irish9.4%(43)
American8.1%(37)
Scottish8.1%(37)
Welsh4.6%(21)
Danish4.4%(20)
Scotch-Irish3.7%(17)
French1.5%(7)
Italian1.1%(5)
Swedish1.1%(5)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
British0.4%(2)
Polish0.4%(2)
Belgian0.2%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
67.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
24.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
31.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
46.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2013
from 10.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.9%(48)
Married59%(124)
Widowed3.3%(7)
Divorced14.8%(31)
Women 15+
Never married14%(24)
Married64.5%(111)
Widowed9.3%(16)
Divorced12.2%(21)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2013
from 10.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
29.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35.5%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)12.9%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.8%(17)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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