Rush County, Kansas Population 2022
Rush County, Kansas's estimated population is 2,976 with a growth rate of -0.67% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rush County, Kansas is the 81st largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 3,314 and has seen a growth of -10.20% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5,490 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 5,204 | -286 | -5.21% |
| 1900 | 6,134 | 930 | 17.87% |
| 1910 | 7,826 | 1,692 | 27.58% |
| 1920 | 8,360 | 534 | 6.82% |
| 1930 | 9,093 | 733 | 8.77% |
| 1940 | 8,285 | -808 | -8.89% |
| 1950 | 7,231 | -1,054 | -12.72% |
| 1960 | 6,160 | -1,071 | -14.81% |
| 1970 | 5,117 | -1,043 | -16.93% |
| 1980 | 4,516 | -601 | -11.75% |
| 1990 | 3,842 | -674 | -14.92% |
| 2010 | 3,314 | -528 | -13.74% |
| 2011 | 3,211 | -103 | -3.11% |
| 2012 | 3,208 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 3,176 | -32 | -1.00% |
| 2014 | 3,161 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 3,098 | -63 | -1.99% |
| 2016 | 3,054 | -44 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 3,048 | -6 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 3,056 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 3,036 | -20 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 3,016 | -20 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 2,996 | -20 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 2,976 | -20 | -0.67% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,752 | 93.19% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.81% |
| Some Other Race | 10 | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 159 | 5.38% |
Rush County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,448 | 1.99 | 73.1 |
| Married | 603 | 2.65 | 90.2 |
| Male | 46 | 3.07 | 80.4 |
| Female | 74 | 4.64 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 725 | 1.11 | 62.1 |
2.78
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 657 | 31.08% |
| Some College | 600 | 28.38% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 11.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 365 | 17.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 4.64% |
Rush County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 10 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| White | 1,959 | 1,827 | 438 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 55 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 82 | |
| Black | 8 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.67%.
Rush County, Kansas Language by Age
Rush County, Kansas Language
96.97% of Rush County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 3.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
Rush County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,647 | 233 | 8.80% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 90 | 11 | 12.22% |
| Multiple | 156 | 5 | 3.21% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rush County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rush County, Kansas is White, with 8.80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rush County, Kansas is Multiple, with 3.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.72%.
Rush County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Rush County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Rush County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rush County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 10.49% |
Rush County, Kansas Veterans by Education
8.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.10%
Born in Rush County, Kansas
99.15%
Native Born
0.85%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.15% of Rush County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 81.10% having been born in Kansas. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990