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Rush County

Kansas · 2,845 residents (2025 est.) · 717.763 sq mi
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Rush County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,970. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 604 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,947
−17%since 2000
from 3,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+1%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,845 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Rush County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(181)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(177)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(132)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(177)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(356)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.2%(301)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(388)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.2%(359)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(423)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.1%(180)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.4%(129)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,970
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,268 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,000
+166%since 2000
from $18,033 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+36%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+11%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,471)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,575)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(191)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(170)
Diversity Score
29
+246%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
Mexican3.1%(90)
Cuban0.6%(18)
Ancestry
German57.7%(1,699)
Irish14.2%(419)
English9%(266)
French7.1%(209)
Czech3.5%(104)
Russian3%(89)
Dutch2.8%(83)
Swedish2.1%(62)
American1.8%(52)
Greek1.7%(50)
Italian1.7%(50)
Scottish1.6%(46)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.4%(40)
Austrian1.3%(37)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(24)
Swiss0.7%(21)
Polish0.4%(11)
Danish0.2%(6)
British0.2%(5)
Norwegian0.1%(4)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.2%(351)
Married53.1%(686)
Widowed7.6%(98)
Divorced12.1%(156)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(212)
Married49.7%(579)
Widowed14.8%(173)
Divorced17.3%(202)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush County, Kansas?

Rush County, Kansas has about 2,947 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush County, Kansas earns about $59,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rush County, Kansas expensive?

In Rush County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Kansas?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rush County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rush County, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Rush County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rush County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rush County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 895 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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