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Rush County

Kansas · 2,956 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 $46,333. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 595 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,100. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,956
−17%since 2000
from 3,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
48.1
+8%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Rush County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(138)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(158)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(175)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.9%(175)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(112)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.7%(257)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.8%(349)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(337)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.8%(468)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.1%(418)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.7%(229)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.7%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,333
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,268 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,291
+51%since 2000
from $18,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+21%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rush County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,471)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,745)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(132)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other4%(119)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(54)
Asian origin
Filipino0.6%(18)
Korean0.2%(6)
Ancestry
German57%(1,684)
Irish7.9%(234)
English7.6%(224)
French6.7%(199)
Czech5.1%(150)
American4.8%(141)
Russian3.3%(96)
Dutch2.7%(81)
Swedish2.6%(76)
Polish2.4%(71)
Scottish2.1%(61)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.1%(33)
Welsh0.6%(17)
Norwegian0.4%(12)
Austrian0.1%(4)
Finnish0.1%(3)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 2,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rush County, Kansas earns about $46,333 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 $70,100, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Rush County, Kansas?

About 21.9% 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 8.7% 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 886 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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