Rush County, Indiana

Total Population: 16,734

County Seat: Rushville

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Median Home Value

$155,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,393

Across all households

Median Age

42.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.7%
Two or More Races2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

18.9%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

7.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,393

Mean Household Income

$74,837

Per Capita Income

$30,233

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$155,900

Median Rent

$831/mo

Total Housing Units

7,364

Owner-Occupied

73.4%

Renter-Occupied

26.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Married Couple Households

52.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

83.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 18139.