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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Rush County

Indiana · 18,261 residents · 408.137 sq mi
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Rush County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,152. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,261
+1%since 1990
from 18,129 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+10%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Rush County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,152
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,997
+66%since 1990
from $10,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.3
+38%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(17,935)
Black0.7%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(69)
Asian0.2%(33)
Diversity Score3.6%(649)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(17,794)
Black0.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(92)
Asian0.5%(84)
Diversity Score3.9%(710)
4
+9%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush County, Indiana?

Rush County, Indiana has about 18,261 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rush County, Indiana?

The typical household in Rush County, Indiana earns about $38,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush County, Indiana expensive?

In Rush County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Indiana?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rush County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush County, Indiana?

About 7.3% of people in Rush County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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