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Rush County

Indiana · 16,752 residents · 408.137 sq mi
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Rush County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,814. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,752
−8%since 2000
from 18,261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K18K1990201020202024Rush County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,814
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,133
+51%since 2000
from $17,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(15,876)
Black0.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(252)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other0.7%(125)
Diversity Score7.8%(1,302)
Segregation Score30%(5,026)
Diversity Score
8
+100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush County, Indiana?

Rush County, Indiana has about 16,752 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush County, Indiana earns about $56,814 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Indiana?

About 15.2% 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 12.7% 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 1,377 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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