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Rush County

Indiana · 17,392 residents · 408.137 sq mi
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Rush County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,685. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,392
−5%since 2000
from 18,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Rush County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,685
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,215
+18%since 2000
from $17,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(17,794)
Black0.6%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(92)
Asian0.5%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(16,839)
Black0.7%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(190)
Asian0.3%(57)
Other0.9%(160)
Diversity Score7.6%(1,316)
Diversity Score
8
+95%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush County, Indiana?

Rush County, Indiana has about 17,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush County, Indiana earns about $46,685 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 $106,800, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Indiana?

About 13.2% 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 12.8% of people in Rush County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 737 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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