Rushville township is located in Rush County Indiana. Rushville township has a 2024 population of 7,750. Rushville township is currently growing at a rate of 0.92% annually and its population has increased by 1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Rushville township is $67,781 with a poverty rate of 14.76%. The median age in Rushville township is 41.1 years: 37.2 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rushville township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,308 | 95.72% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 2.93% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,027 | 2.46 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 1,309 | 3.1 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 1,198 | 1.4 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Female | 359 | 3.3 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 161 | 3.35 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 510 | 9.69% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 7.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 489 | 9.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 359 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,532 | 48.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 846 | 16.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,936 | 4,342 | 838 |
| Hispanic | 146 | 120 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 90 | 0 |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,841 | $63,490 | $35,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,938 | $82,188 | $76,875 |
| High School Graduate | $38,095 | $42,649 | $32,370 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,032 | $28,523 | $23,021 |
| Overall | $40,700 | $46,017 | $35,868 |
| Some College | $43,426 | $54,435 | $31,705 |
$40,700
Average Earnings
$46,017
Average Male
$35,868
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.3% of Rushville township residents speak only English, while 3.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,922 | 968 | 13.98% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 133 | 52.78% |
14.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rushville township is Hispanic, with 52.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rushville township is White, with 13.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.7% |
| Some College | 7.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.31% |
| Female Employed | 9.6% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,494 | $78,967 |
| Households | $59,696 | $67,781 |
| Married Families | $82,122 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,924 | $48,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
557
Number of Veterans
538
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 137 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 295 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 8.01% |
| Black | 93 | 96.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.6%
Born in Rushville township
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
99.04% of Rushville township residents were born in the United States, with 84.6% having been born in Indiana. 0.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,105 | 71 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 8,034 | 71 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 7,963 | 71 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 7,892 | 71 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 7,821 | 71 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 7,750 | 71 | 0.92% |
| 2023 | 7,679 | 71 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 7,608 | -15 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,623 | -46 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 7,669 | 144 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 7,525 | -24 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 7,549 | -9 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 7,558 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2016 | 7,553 | -36 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 7,589 | -63 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 7,652 | -69 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 7,721 | -47 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 7,768 | -81 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 7,849 | -43 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 7,892 | 0 | 0% |