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Rush County

State:
Indiana
County Seat:
Rushville

Rush County's estimated 2025 population is 17,197 with a growth rate of 1.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rush County is the 76th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 17,383 and has seen a growth of -1.07% since that time.

17,197
Total Population
42
Population Density (miĀ²)
76
Population Rank (State)
175 1.03%
Annual Population Growth

Rush County Population

Rush County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Rush County includes 95.97% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,06095.97%
Two or more races4622.76%
Black or African American1090.65%
Other race920.55%
Asian110.07%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Rush County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rush County's average per capita income is $42,400. Household income levels show a median of $64,393. The poverty rate stands at 13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,042-
Families$79,550$87,031
Households$64,393$74,837
Non Families$39,598$47,163

$42,400

Average Income

$64,393

Median Household Income

13%

Poverty Rate