Rush County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,947 | — | #3,035 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,970 | -20.2% | #2,086 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.2 years | +16.2% | #715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,600 | -70.3% | #3,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $711 | -38.9% | #2,693 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | -11.6% | #1,048 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rush County has a population of 2,947, making it the #3,035 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rush County is $59,970, ranking #2,086 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Rush County is $83,600 (-70.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $711/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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92.8% of residents in Rush County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Rush County, Kansas
Rush County, Kansas has a total population of 2,947, making it the 3,035th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rush County is 45.2 years, which is 16.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rush County is $59,970, which ranks #2,086 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Rush County is $83,600, 70.3% below the national median. Renters in Rush County pay a median gross rent of $711 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rush County, 21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Rush County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.5%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
All data for Rush County, Kansas 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.