Rush County's estimated 2026 population is 16,647 with a growth rate of -0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rush County is the 77th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 17,383 and has seen a growth of -4.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (95.97%)
Two or more races (2.76%)
Black or African American (0.65%)
Other race (0.55%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,060 | 95.97% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 2.76% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 0.65% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,042 | - |
| Families | $79,550 | $87,031 |
| Households | $64,393 | $74,837 |
| Non Families | $39,598 | $47,163 |
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