Rush City is a city located in Chisago County Minnesota. Rush City has a 2024 population of 3,382. Rush City is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,230 in 2020.
The average household income in Rush City is $72,507 with a poverty rate of 11.39%. The median age in Rush City is 37.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rush City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,593 | 79.49% |
| Black or African American | 442 | 13.55% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 70 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.15% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,026 | 2.24 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 422 | 1.15 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Married | 394 | 2.98 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Female | 119 | 2.93 | 44.5 | 55.5 |
| Male | 91 | 3.2 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 5.51% |
| Associates Degree | 318 | 12.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 6.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 1.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,477 | 57.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 387 | 15.01% |
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 | 2,006 | 1,885 | 191 |
| Black | 397 | 357 | 0 |
| Native American | 66 | 61 | 0 |
| Asian | 43 | 37 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 34 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 17 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,938 | $67,039 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $0 | $75,625 |
| High School Graduate | $41,125 | $42,222 | $27,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,750 | $53,333 | $43,750 |
| Overall | $40,221 | $47,569 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $56,250 | $15,644 |
$40,221
Average Earnings
$47,569
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.09% of Rush City residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,173 | 258 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
11.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.72%
Male Poverty Rate
17.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rush City is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rush City is White, with 11.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.09% |
| Some College | 9.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 3.7% |
| Male Employed | 1.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,161 | $88,353 |
| Households | $58,543 | $72,507 |
| Married Families | $82,353 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,161 | $45,116 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
228
Number of Veterans
218
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 10.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
68.61%
Born in Rush City
97.09%
Native Born
2.91%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
97.09% of Rush City residents were born in the United States, with 68.61% having been born in Minnesota. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,572 | 38 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 3,534 | 38 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 3,496 | 38 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 3,458 | 38 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 3,420 | 38 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 3,382 | 38 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 3,344 | 78 | 2.39% |
| 2022 | 3,266 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 3,260 | 30 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 3,230 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 3,213 | 18 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 3,195 | 35 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 3,160 | 22 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 3,138 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 3,123 | 24 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 3,099 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,078 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,077 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 3,088 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,091 | 0 | 0% |