Rush County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,739 | — | #2,055 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,473 | -11.5% | #1,471 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,363 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,800 | -40.8% | #1,872 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $873 | -24.9% | #1,592 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.8% | #1,244 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rush County has a population of 16,739, making it the #2,055 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rush County is $66,473, ranking #1,471 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Rush County is $166,800 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $873/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.9%.
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92.5% of residents in Rush County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% above the national rate.
About Rush County, Indiana
Rush County, Indiana has a total population of 16,739, making it the 2,055th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rush County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rush County is $66,473, which ranks #1,471 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Rush County is $166,800, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in Rush County pay a median gross rent of $873 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rush County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.6 min.
Rush County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Rush County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.