Rush County's estimated 2026 population is 2,764 with a growth rate of -0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rush County is the 83rd largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 3,314 and has seen a growth of -16.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rush County includes 90.43% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.43%)
Two or more races (7.95%)
Other race (0.61%)
Black or African American (0.44%)
Native American (0.41%)
Asian (0.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,674 | 90.43% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 7.95% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rush County's average per capita income is $38,010. Household income levels show a median of $60,288. The poverty rate stands at 11.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,500 | - |
| Families | $70,313 | $125,759 |
| Households | $60,288 | $93,181 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $53,710 |
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