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Rush County

Kansas · 3,307 residents · 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 $39,435. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,500. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
3,307
−7%since 2000
from 3,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.7
+9%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Rush County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,435
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,268 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,608
+31%since 2000
from $18,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−49.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+21%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.6%(130)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(3,165)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(84)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other2.7%(90)
Diversity Score13.5%(446)
Diversity Score
13
+270%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rush County, Kansas?

Rush County, Kansas has about 3,307 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush County, Kansas earns about $39,435 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 $50,500, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Kansas?

About 16.2% 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 12.6% 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 535 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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