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Rushmere

Virginia · 1,018 residents · 9.809 sq mi
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Rushmere has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,571. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,700. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,018
−6%since 2000
from 1,083 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
104 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+11%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7478649811K1K1990201020202024Rushmere
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,571
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,156
+26%since 2000
from $20,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+100%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(391)
Black61.9%(670)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(646)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(385)
Black60.1%(612)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(611)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 27.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rushmere, Virginia?

Rushmere, Virginia has about 1,018 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rushmere, Virginia?

The typical household in Rushmere, Virginia earns about $51,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rushmere, Virginia expensive?

In Rushmere, Virginia, the median home is worth about $224,700, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Rushmere, Virginia?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rushmere, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rushmere, Virginia?

About 5.1% of people in Rushmere, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rushmere, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Rushmere, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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