Rush County, KS
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Rush County Overview
2,939
TOTAL POPULATION
1,511
MALE POPULATION
1,428
FEMALE POPULATION
105.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,166
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,346
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,523
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,550
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Rush County
The most populous races in Rush County are White / Caucasian (2,675 | 91.0%), Two or more Races (214 | 7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (160 | 5.4%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 16 | 0.5% |
Black / African American | 16 | 0.5% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 5.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 11 | 0.4% |
White / Caucasian | 2,675 | 91.0% |
Two or more Races | 214 | 7.3% |
Some other Race | 7 | 0.2% |
Total | 2,939 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Rush County
The most populous ancestries reported in Rush County are German (1,637 | 55.7%), Irish (349 | 11.9%), English (258 | 8.8%), French (209 | 7.1%), and Czech (150 | 5.1%), together accounting for 88.6% of all Rush County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 101 | 3.4% |
Arab | 1 | 0.0% |
Armenian | 1 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 6 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 39 | 1.3% |
Burmese | 15 | 0.5% |
Cherokee | 41 | 1.4% |
Cree | 7 | 0.2% |
Czech | 150 | 5.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 9 | 0.3% |
Danish | 4 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 88 | 3.0% |
Eastern European | 5 | 0.2% |
English | 258 | 8.8% |
European | 7 | 0.2% |
French | 209 | 7.1% |
French Canadian | 5 | 0.2% |
German | 1,637 | 55.7% |
German Russian | 22 | 0.7% |
Greek | 47 | 1.6% |
Irish | 349 | 11.9% |
Iroquois | 10 | 0.3% |
Italian | 47 | 1.6% |
Korean | 14 | 0.5% |
Mexican | 114 | 3.9% |
Navajo | 35 | 1.2% |
Norwegian | 6 | 0.2% |
Polish | 58 | 2.0% |
Portuguese | 2 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 2 | 0.1% |
Russian | 41 | 1.4% |
Scotch-Irish | 53 | 1.8% |
Scottish | 25 | 0.9% |
Sioux | 10 | 0.3% |
Spanish | 33 | 1.1% |
Spanish American | 11 | 0.4% |
Spanish American Indian | 11 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 79 | 2.7% |
Welsh | 21 | 0.7% | View All 39 Rows |
Immigrants in Rush County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rush County came from Central America (12 | 0.4%), Latin America (12 | 0.4%), Mexico (12 | 0.4%), Asia (10 | 0.3%), and Philippines (10 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Rush County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 7 | 0.2% |
Asia | 10 | 0.3% |
Canada | 3 | 0.1% |
Central America | 12 | 0.4% |
Eastern Europe | 1 | 0.0% |
Europe | 2 | 0.1% |
Germany | 1 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 12 | 0.4% |
Mexico | 12 | 0.4% |
Micronesia | 4 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 4 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 10 | 0.3% |
Russia | 1 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 7 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.3% |
Western Europe | 1 | 0.0% | View All 16 Rows |
Sex and Age in Rush County
Sex and Age in Rush County
The most populous age groups in Rush County are 65 to 69 Years (140 | 9.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (137 | 9.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 103 (6.8%) | 77 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 110 (7.3%) | 81 (5.7%) |
10 to 14 Years | 61 (4.0%) | 42 (2.9%) |
15 to 19 Years | 107 (7.1%) | 53 (3.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 78 (5.2%) | 103 (7.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 84 (5.6%) | 70 (4.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 88 (5.8%) | 64 (4.5%) |
35 to 39 Years | 58 (3.8%) | 80 (5.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 57 (3.8%) | 106 (7.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 90 (6.0%) | 128 (9.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 94 (6.2%) | 80 (5.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 104 (6.9%) | 63 (4.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 107 (7.1%) | 137 (9.6%) |
65 to 69 Years | 140 (9.3%) | 92 (6.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 64 (4.2%) | 96 (6.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 55 (3.6%) | 41 (2.9%) |
80 to 84 Years | 48 (3.2%) | 41 (2.9%) |
85 Years and over | 63 (4.2%) | 74 (5.2%) |
Total | 1,511 (100.0%) | 1,428 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Rush County
Median Family Size in Rush County
The median family size in Rush County is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (64 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.09 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (583 | 84.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 583 (84.1%) | 2.69 |
Single Male/Father | 46 (6.6%) | 3.61 |
Single Female/Mother | 64 (9.2%) | 5.09 |
Total Families | 693 (100.0%) | 2.98 |
Median Household Size in Rush County
The median household size in Rush County is 2.13 persons per household, with single female/mother households (64 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.39 persons per household. non-family households (651 | 48.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 583 (43.4%) | 2.69 |
Single Male/Father | 46 (3.4%) | 4.43 |
Single Female/Mother | 64 (4.8%) | 5.39 |
Non-family | 651 (48.4%) | 1.15 |
Total Households | 1,344 (100.0%) | 2.13 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rush County
Out of a total of 1,344 households in Rush County, 693 (51.6%) are family households, while 651 (48.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 417, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 578.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 578 (43.0%) |
2-Person Households | 417 (31.0%) | 72 (5.4%) |
3-Person Households | 88 (6.6%) | 1 (0.1%) |
4-Person Households | 103 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 82 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 693 (51.6%) | 651 (48.4%) |
Female Fertility in Rush County
Fertility by Age in Rush County
Average fertility rate in Rush County is 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.3% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 35 (67.3%) | 148.0 |
35 to 50 years | 17 (32.7%) | 52.0 |
Total | 52 (100.0%) | 85.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rush County
44.2% of women with births (52) in Rush County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 82.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 6 (17.1%) | 29 (82.9%) |
35 to 50 years | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 23 (44.2%) | 29 (55.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Rush County
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 42 (80.8%) | 191.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 4 (7.7%) | 47.0 |
Graduate Degree | 6 (11.5%) | 140.0 |
Total | 52 (100.0%) | 85.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rush County
55.8% of women with births in Rush County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 17 (40.5%) | 25 (59.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 23 (44.2%) | 29 (55.8%) |
Income in Rush County
Income Overview in Rush County
Per Capita Income in Rush County is $37,166, while median incomes of families and households are $67,346 and $53,523 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 2,939 | $37,166 |
Median Family Income | 693 | $67,346 |
Mean Family Income | 693 | $98,290 |
Median Household Income | 1,344 | $53,523 |
Mean Household Income | 1,344 | $74,989 |
Income Deficit | 693 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,939 | 39.94% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,939 | 60.06¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 2,939 | 0.48 |
Earnings by Sex in Rush County
Average Earnings in Rush County are $31,875, $40,959 for men and $24,602 for women, a difference of 39.9%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 885 (53.9%) | $40,959 |
Female | 758 (46.1%) | $24,602 |
Total | 1,643 (100.0%) | $31,875 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rush County
The most common earnings brackets in Rush County are $100,000+ for men (91 | 10.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (65 | 8.6%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 76 (8.6%) | 44 (5.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 60 (6.8%) | 64 (8.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 3 (0.3%) | 45 (5.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 4 (0.4%) | 17 (2.2%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 27 (3.0%) | 22 (2.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 12 (1.4%) | 35 (4.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 21 (2.4%) | 31 (4.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 52 (5.9%) | 54 (7.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 10 (1.1%) | 30 (4.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 33 (3.7%) | 44 (5.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 53 (6.0%) | 65 (8.6%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 39 (4.4%) | 52 (6.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 36 (4.1%) | 41 (5.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 55 (6.2%) | 48 (6.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 48 (5.4%) | 35 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 36 (4.1%) | 23 (3.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 72 (8.1%) | 16 (2.1%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 88 (9.9%) | 42 (5.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 69 (7.8%) | 28 (3.7%) |
$100,000+ | 91 (10.3%) | 22 (2.9%) |
Total | 885 (100.0%) | 758 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rush County
Average earnings in Rush County are $44,896 for men and $26,286 for women, a difference of 41.4%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,097. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $21,354.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $58,750 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $34,097 | $21,354 |
College or Associate's Degree | $50,806 | $24,792 |
Bachelor's Degree | $42,153 | $42,857 |
Graduate Degree | $58,250 | $48,750 |
Total | $44,896 | $26,286 |
Family Income in Rush County
Family Income Brackets in Rush County
According to the Rush County family income data, there are 177 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 10 | 1.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 47 | 6.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 61 | 8.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 94 | 13.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 177 | 25.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 128 | 18.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 104 | 15.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 34 | 4.9% |
$200,000+ | 38 | 5.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rush County
3-person families (74 | 10.7%) account for the highest median family income in Rush County with $90,500 per family, while 2-person families (436 | 62.9%) have the highest median income of $33,005 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 436 (62.9%) | $66,010 |
3-Person Families | 74 (10.7%) | $90,500 |
4-Person Families | 127 (18.3%) | $72,188 |
5-Person Families | 53 (7.6%) | $77,159 |
6-Person Families | 3 (0.4%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 693 (100.0%) | $67,346 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rush County
The median family income in Rush County is $67,346, with families comprising 3+ earners (40) having the highest median family income of $92,000, while families with no earners (103) have the lowest median family income of $50,938, accounting for 5.8% and 14.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 103 (14.9%) | $50,938 |
1 Earner | 269 (38.8%) | $57,083 |
2 Earners | 281 (40.6%) | $86,250 |
3+ Earners | 40 (5.8%) | $92,000 |
Total | 693 (100.0%) | $67,346 |
Household Income in Rush County
Household Income Brackets in Rush County
With 301 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rush County, accounting for 22.4% of all households. In contrast, only 34 households (2.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 42 | 3.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 82 | 6.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 196 | 14.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 122 | 9.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 180 | 13.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 301 | 22.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 195 | 14.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 125 | 9.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 34 | 2.5% |
$200,000+ | 69 | 5.1% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Rush County
The median household income in Rush County is $53,523, with the highest median household income of $66,818 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 82 households (6.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,221, with 490 households (36.5%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 82 (6.1%) | $66,818 |
25 to 44 Years | 300 (22.3%) | $64,821 |
45 to 64 Years | 472 (35.1%) | $53,750 |
65+ Years | 490 (36.5%) | $48,221 |
Total | 1,344 (100.0%) | $53,523 |
Poverty in Rush County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rush County
With 11.4% poverty level for males and 14.4% for females among the residents of Rush County, 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1 males (100.0%) and 44 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (3.9%) | 15 (19.5%) |
5 Years | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14 (12.7%) | 5 (6.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 15 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 3 (4.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 18 (16.1%) | 16 (14.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 10 (5.9%) | 26 (19.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 9 (8.0%) | 44 (24.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 15 (8.2%) | 37 (17.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 50 (23.8%) | 26 (13.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 20 (9.9%) | 18 (9.9%) |
75 Years and over | 10 (6.8%) | 12 (9.7%) |
Total | 169 (11.4%) | 199 (14.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rush County
According to the poverty statistics in Rush County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 99 (96.1%) | 62 (80.5%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 96 (87.3%) | 72 (93.5%) |
12 to 14 Years | 45 (75.0%) | 40 (100.0%) |
15 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 67 (95.7%) | 8 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 94 (83.9%) | 95 (85.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 160 (94.1%) | 108 (80.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 104 (92.0%) | 135 (75.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 168 (91.8%) | 171 (82.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 160 (76.2%) | 174 (87.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 183 (90.1%) | 163 (90.1%) |
75 Years and over | 137 (93.2%) | 112 (90.3%) |
Total | 1,315 (88.6%) | 1,183 (85.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rush County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rush County show that 6.2% or 36 of the total 583 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.6%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 399 (95.7%) | 18 (4.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 105 (85.4%) | 18 (14.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 547 (93.8%) | 36 (6.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rush County
According to the poverty data in Rush County, 15.2% or 7 single-father households and 18.8% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (25.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (41.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 3 (25.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 4 (13.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (41.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7 (15.2%) | 12 (18.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rush County
The poverty data for Rush County shows that 36 of the married-couple family households (6.2%) and 19 of the single-parent households (17.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (14.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (35.3%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 18 (4.3%) | 3 (10.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 18 (14.6%) | 4 (8.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (35.3%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 36 (6.2%) | 19 (17.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Rush County
Employment by Class of Employer in Rush County
Among the 1,424 employed individuals in Rush County, private company employees (825 | 57.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (185 | 13.0%), and state government employees (129 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 825 | 57.9% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 58 | 4.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 185 | 13.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 109 | 7.6% |
Local Government Employees | 75 | 5.3% |
State Government Employees | 129 | 9.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 42 | 2.9% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 1 | 0.1% |
Total | 1,424 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Rush County
According to the labor force statistics for Rush County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,426), 63.9% or 1,550 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 68 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 97.2% or 176 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.9% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 54 (44.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 176 (97.2%) | 35 (19.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 120 (77.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 141 (92.8%) | 9 (6.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 260 (86.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 324 (82.7%) | 17 (5.2%) |
55 to 59 Years | 108 (64.7%) | 2 (1.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 164 (67.2%) | 4 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 131 (33.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 73 (22.7%) | 2 (2.7%) |
Total | 1,550 (63.9%) | 68 (4.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rush County
According to labor force statistics for Rush County, 79.2% of individuals (1,117) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,410) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 81.0% or 464 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 80 (67.2%) | 7 (6.3%) |
High School Diploma | 352 (79.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 464 (81.0%) | 18 (3.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 221 (81.0%) | 15 (5.4%) |
Total | 1,117 (79.2%) | 41 (2.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Rush County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rush County are Management (193 | 13.0%), Community & Social Service (121 | 8.2%), Education Instruction & Library (89 | 6.0%), Business & Financial (60 | 4.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rush County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (88.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 170 (88.1%) | 23 (11.9%) |
Business & Financial | 32 (53.3%) | 28 (46.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 26 (59.1%) | 18 (40.9%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 4 (22.2%) | 14 (77.8%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 6 (60.0%) | 4 (40.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 35 (28.9%) | 86 (71.1%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 7 (25.0%) | 21 (75.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 25 (28.1%) | 64 (71.9%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 4 (7.0%) | 53 (93.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 267 (56.2%) | 208 (43.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Rush County are Cleaning & Maintenance (83 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (63 | 4.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (61 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (32 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (3 | 0.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Rush County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (38.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (90.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (9.5%) | 57 (90.5%) |
Security & Protection | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 12 (19.7%) | 49 (80.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 32 (38.6%) | 51 (61.5%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 53 (21.9%) | 189 (78.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rush County are Office & Administration (185 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (92 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 51 (55.4%) | 41 (44.6%) |
Office & Administration | 18 (9.7%) | 167 (90.3%) |
Total (Category) | 69 (24.9%) | 208 (75.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rush County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (126 | 8.5%), Construction & Extraction (87 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 10 (90.9%) | 1 (9.1%) |
Construction & Extraction | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 115 (91.3%) | 11 (8.7%) |
Total (Category) | 212 (94.6%) | 12 (5.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rush County are Production (120 | 8.1%), Transportation (81 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (63 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 63 (52.5%) | 57 (47.5%) |
Transportation | 81 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 52 (82.5%) | 11 (17.5%) |
Total (Category) | 196 (74.2%) | 68 (25.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Rush County
Employment Industries in Rush County
The major employment industries in Rush County include Health Care & Social Assistance (271 | 18.3%), Manufacturing (187 | 12.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (172 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (150 | 10.1%), and Educational Services (126 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rush County
The Rush County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (94.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 107 (96.4%) | 4 (3.6%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 106 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 96 (51.3%) | 91 (48.7%) |
Wholesale Trade | 20 (62.5%) | 12 (37.5%) |
Retail Trade | 108 (72.0%) | 42 (28.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 127 (73.8%) | 45 (26.2%) |
Utilities | 7 (87.5%) | 1 (12.5%) |
Information | 2 (8.7%) | 21 (91.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 34 (69.4%) | 15 (30.6%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 25 (89.3%) | 3 (10.7%) |
Educational Services | 37 (29.4%) | 89 (70.6%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 47 (17.3%) | 224 (82.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 8 (34.8%) | 15 (65.2%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 2 (5.9%) | 32 (94.1%) |
Public Administration | 15 (46.9%) | 17 (53.1%) |
Total | 797 (53.8%) | 685 (46.2%) |
Education in Rush County
School Enrollment in Rush County
The most common levels of schooling among the 590 students in Rush County are elementary school (176 | 29.8%), high school (160 | 27.1%), and middle school (95 | 16.1%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 59 | 10.0% |
Kindergarten | 14 | 2.4% |
Elementary School | 176 | 29.8% |
Middle School | 95 | 16.1% |
High School | 160 | 27.1% |
College / Undergraduate | 66 | 11.2% |
Graduate / Professional | 20 | 3.4% |
Total | 590 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rush County
Out of a total of 590 students who are enrolled in schools in Rush County, 29 (4.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 561 (95.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (18.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 58 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 191 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 84 (81.6%) | 19 (18.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 116 (98.3%) | 2 (1.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 32 (82.1%) | 7 (17.9%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 21 (95.5%) | 1 (4.5%) |
35 Years and over | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 561 (95.1%) | 29 (4.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rush County
Education (131 | 29.0%), business (62 | 13.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (61 | 13.5%), social sciences (32 | 7.1%), and science & technology (28 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 452 individuals in Rush County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 11 | 2.4% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 61 | 13.5% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 2 | 0.4% |
Psychology | 23 | 5.1% |
Social Sciences | 32 | 7.1% |
Engineering | 12 | 2.6% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 28 | 6.2% |
Business | 62 | 13.7% |
Education | 131 | 29.0% |
Literature & Languages | 15 | 3.3% |
Liberal Arts & History | 16 | 3.5% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 24 | 5.3% |
Communications | 10 | 2.2% |
Arts & Humanities | 25 | 5.5% |
Total | 452 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Rush County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rush County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rush County are males with 2 vehicles (240, accounting for 31.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (209, making up 35.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 13 (1.7%) | 8 (1.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 109 (14.5%) | 170 (25.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 240 (31.9%) | 209 (31.1%) |
3 Vehicles | 170 (22.6%) | 140 (20.9%) |
4 Vehicles | 138 (18.3%) | 105 (15.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 83 (11.0%) | 39 (5.8%) |
Total | 753 (100.0%) | 671 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Rush County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rush County are 30 to 34 minutes (257 commuters, 19.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (242 commuters, 18.4%), and less than 5 minutes (222 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 222 | 16.9% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 242 | 18.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 141 | 10.7% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 125 | 9.5% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 61 | 4.6% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 77 | 5.9% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 257 | 19.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 26 | 2.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 48 | 3.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 27 | 2.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 18 | 1.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 73 | 5.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Rush County
The most common commute times in Rush County are 30 to 34 minutes (120 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (137 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 100 (15.0%) | 122 (18.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 116 (17.4%) | 126 (19.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 68 (10.2%) | 73 (11.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 85 (12.8%) | 40 (6.1%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 42 (6.3%) | 19 (2.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 48 (7.2%) | 29 (4.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 120 (18.0%) | 137 (21.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 12 (1.8%) | 14 (2.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 14 (2.1%) | 34 (5.2%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 12 (1.8%) | 15 (2.3%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 16 (2.4%) | 2 (0.3%) |
90 or more Minutes | 33 (5.0%) | 40 (6.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rush County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Rush County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (122, 18.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (138, 21.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 67 (10.1%) | 52 (8.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 6 (0.9%) | 12 (1.8%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 35 (5.3%) | 14 (2.1%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 39 (5.9%) | 62 (9.5%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 67 (10.1%) | 49 (7.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 98 (14.7%) | 123 (18.9%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 122 (18.3%) | 138 (21.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 47 (7.1%) | 72 (11.1%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 16 (2.4%) | 25 (3.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 23 (3.5%) | 11 (1.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 26 (3.9%) | 27 (4.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (2.1%) | 3 (0.5%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 62 (9.3%) | 45 (6.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 44 (6.6%) | 18 (2.8%) |
Total | 666 (100.0%) | 651 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Rush County
Occupancy by Ownership in Rush County
Of the total 1,344 dwellings in Rush County, owner-occupied units account for 1,035 (77.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 309 (23.0%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,035 | 77.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 309 | 23.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Rush County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 578 | 43.0% |
2-Person Household | 489 | 36.4% |
3-Person Household | 89 | 6.6% |
4+ Person Household | 188 | 14.0% |
Total Housing Units | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rush County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 356 (61.6%) | 222 (38.4%) |
2-Person Household | 453 (92.6%) | 36 (7.4%) |
3-Person Household | 69 (77.5%) | 20 (22.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 157 (83.5%) | 31 (16.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 1,035 (77.0%) | 309 (23.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rush County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 50 (64.1%) | 28 (35.9%) |
High School Diploma | 342 (80.7%) | 82 (19.3%) |
College/Associate Degree | 457 (77.6%) | 132 (22.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 186 (73.5%) | 67 (26.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rush County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 252 | 18.8% |
35 to 44 Years | 130 | 9.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 210 | 15.6% |
55 to 64 Years | 262 | 19.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 275 | 20.5% |
75 to 84 Years | 112 | 8.3% |
85 Years and Over | 103 | 7.7% |
Total | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Rush County
Median Income by Occupancy in Rush County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 1,035 (77.0%) | $62,411 |
Renter-Occupied | 309 (23.0%) | $30,917 |
Average | 1,344 (100.0%) | $53,523 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rush County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 20 (1.9%) | 7 (2.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 6 (0.6%) | 8 (2.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 31 (3.0%) | 51 (16.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 70 (6.8%) | 48 (15.5%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 56 (5.4%) | 22 (7.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 91 (8.8%) | 31 (10.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 157 (15.2%) | 23 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 220 (21.3%) | 81 (26.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 170 (16.4%) | 25 (8.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 112 (10.8%) | 13 (4.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 102 (9.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,035 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rush County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 160 (15.5%) | 14 (4.5%) |
$300 to $499 | 293 (28.3%) | 61 (19.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 290 (28.0%) | 71 (23.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 102 (9.9%) | 68 (22.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 103 (10.0%) | 42 (13.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 39 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 45 (4.3%) | 6 (1.9%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 3 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,035 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Rush County
Housing Structures in Rush County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,226 | 91.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 2 | 0.2% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 34 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2 | 0.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 3 | 0.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 77 | 5.7% |
Total | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rush County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 994 (81.1%) | 232 (18.9%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1 (2.9%) | 33 (97.1%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 38 (49.3%) | 39 (50.6%) |
Total | 1,035 (77.0%) | 309 (23.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rush County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 15 (1.5%) | 7 (2.3%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 292 (28.2%) | 201 (65.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 368 (35.6%) | 61 (19.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 358 (34.6%) | 40 (12.9%) |
Total | 1,035 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rush County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 701 (67.7%) | 211 (68.3%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 205 (19.8%) | 46 (14.9%) |
Electricity | 91 (8.8%) | 48 (15.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 33 (3.2%) | 4 (1.3%) |
No Fuel Used | 5 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,035 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Rush County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 24 (2.3%) | 13 (4.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 220 (21.3%) | 214 (69.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 350 (33.8%) | 54 (17.5%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 441 (42.6%) | 28 (9.1%) |
Total | 1,035 (100.0%) | 309 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Rush County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rush County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 702 | 333 |
Median Property Value | $68,600 | $88,400 |
Median Household Income | $49,400 | $60 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $442 | $3 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,308 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rush County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 220 (31.3%) | 59 (17.7%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 331 (47.1%) | 129 (38.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 106 (15.1%) | 120 (36.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 31 (4.4%) | 22 (6.6%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 14 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.9%) |
Total | 702 (100.0%) | 333 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rush County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 26 (3.7%) | 20 (6.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 141 (20.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 86 (12.2%) | 16 (4.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 110 (15.7%) | 5 (1.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 122 (17.4%) | 47 (14.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 110 (15.7%) | 98 (29.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 65 (9.3%) | 60 (18.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 42 (6.0%) | 47 (14.1%) |
Total | 702 (100.0%) | 333 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rush County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 442 (63.0%) | 75,096 (22,551.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 127 (18.1%) | 244 (73.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 57 (8.1%) | 33 (9.9%) |
4.0x or more | 68 (9.7%) | 22 (6.6%) |
Total | 702 (100.0%) | 333 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rush County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 222 (31.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 173 (24.6%) | 63 (18.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 293 (41.7%) | 49 (14.7%) |
Total | 702 (100.0%) | 333 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Rush County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rush County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 187 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 435 (99.3%) | 3 (0.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 186 (87.7%) | 26 (12.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 265 (94.3%) | 16 (5.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 257 (88.0%) | 35 (12.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 340 (87.0%) | 51 (13.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 375 (91.5%) | 35 (8.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 384 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 270 (99.6%) | 1 (0.4%) |
Total | 2,699 (94.2%) | 167 (5.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rush County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 187 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 435 (99.3%) | 3 (0.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 186 (87.7%) | 26 (12.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rush County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 359 (83.1%) | 73 (16.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 530 (94.0%) | 34 (6.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 531 (96.2%) | 21 (3.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 619 (95.1%) | 32 (4.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 660 (99.0%) | 7 (1.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rush County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 63 (33.7%) | 136 (72.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 133 (30.4%) | 338 (77.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 21 (9.9%) | 172 (81.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 60 (21.3%) | 230 (81.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 68 (23.3%) | 227 (77.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 29 (7.4%) | 316 (80.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 63 (15.4%) | 322 (78.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 382 (99.5%) | 287 (74.7%) |
75 Years and over | 270 (99.6%) | 202 (74.5%) |
Total | 1,089 (38.0%) | 2,230 (77.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rush County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 14 (5.8%) | 2 (1.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 13 (4.6%) | 18 (7.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 83 (16.4%) | 84 (14.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 57 (28.1%) | 50 (27.6%) |
75 Years and over | 60 (40.8%) | 42 (33.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rush County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 40 (7.9%) | 12 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 46 (22.7%) | 31 (17.1%) |
75 Years and over | 40 (27.2%) | 11 (8.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 7 (1.4%) | 23 (3.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3 (1.5%) | 26 (14.4%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (4.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 14 (5.8%) | 2 (1.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 13 (4.6%) | 13 (5.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 13 (2.6%) | 15 (2.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1 (0.5%) | 21 (11.6%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (4.1%) | 4 (3.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 4 (1.4%) | 12 (4.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 37 (7.3%) | 32 (5.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (6.4%) | 43 (23.8%) |
75 Years and over | 26 (17.7%) | 36 (29.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (1.1%) | 7 (2.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6 (1.2%) | 14 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (2.7%) | 8 (6.5%) |
Technology Access in Rush County
Computing Device Access in Rush County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 1,016 | 75.6% |
Smartphone | 1,116 | 83.0% |
Tablet | 798 | 59.4% |
No Computing Device | 124 | 9.2% |
Total | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Rush County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 977 | 72.7% |
Cellular Data Only | 150 | 11.2% |
Satellite Internet | 82 | 6.1% |
No Internet | 175 | 13.0% |
Total | 1,344 | 100.0% |
Rush County Summary
Introduction
Rush County, Kansas is located in the central part of the state and is part of the Great Plains region. It is bordered by Ness County to the north, Ness County to the east, Finney County to the south, and Hamilton County to the west. The county seat is La Crosse, and the largest city is Rush Center. The county was established in 1873 and named after Alexander Rush, a Union Army officer who was killed in the Civil War.
History
The area that is now Rush County was originally inhabited by the Kansa and Pawnee Native American tribes. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1860s, and the county was officially established in 1873. The county was named after Alexander Rush, a Union Army officer who was killed in the Civil War.
The first county seat was located in Rush Center, but it was moved to La Crosse in 1876. The county was largely agricultural, and the main crops were wheat, corn, and sorghum. The county also had a thriving livestock industry, and the main livestock raised were cattle, sheep, and hogs.
In the early 1900s, the county experienced a population boom due to the discovery of oil and natural gas. This led to the development of several small towns, including Rush Center, La Crosse, and Bison. The county also experienced a surge in population due to the arrival of German and Russian immigrants.
Geography
Rush County is located in the central part of Kansas and is part of the Great Plains region. It is bordered by Ness County to the north, Ness County to the east, Finney County to the south, and Hamilton County to the west. The county has a total area of 845 square miles, of which 844 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Arkansas River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county also has several small lakes, including Rush Center Lake, La Crosse Lake, and Bison Lake.
Economy
The economy of Rush County is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the county are wheat, corn, and sorghum. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, and the main livestock raised are cattle, sheep, and hogs.
The county also has several small businesses, including a few manufacturing companies. The county is also home to several oil and natural gas companies, which provide jobs for many of the county’s residents.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Rush County was 6,845. The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,938. The per capita income for the county was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Rush County, Kansas is located in the central part of the state and is part of the Great Plains region. It is bordered by Ness County to the north, Ness County to the east, Finney County to the south, and Hamilton County to the west. The county was established in 1873 and named after Alexander Rush, a Union Army officer who was killed in the Civil War. The economy of Rush County is largely based on agriculture, and the main crops grown in the county are wheat, corn, and sorghum. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, and the main livestock raised are cattle, sheep, and hogs. As of the 2010 census, the population of Rush County was 6,845. The racial makeup of the county was 95.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population. Rush County is a rural county with a strong agricultural base, and it is a great place to live and work.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Rush County?
Total Population of Rush County is 2,939.
What is the Total Male Population of Rush County?
Total Male Population of Rush County is 1,511.
What is the Total Female Population of Rush County?
Total Female Population of Rush County is 1,428.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rush County?
There are 105.81 Males per 100 Females in Rush County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rush County?
There are 94.51 Females per 100 Males in Rush County.
What is the Median Population Age in Rush County?
Median Population Age in Rush County is 46.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rush County
Average Family Size in Rush County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rush County
Average Household Size in Rush County is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rush County?
Per Capita income in Rush County is $37,166.
What is the Median Family Income in Rush County?
Median Family Income in Rush County is $67,346.
What is the Median Household income in Rush County?
Median Household Income in Rush County is $53,523.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rush County?
Income or Wage Gap in Rush County is 39.9%.
Women in Rush County earn 60.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rush County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rush County is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rush County?
There are 1,550 People in the Labor Forcein in Rush County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rush County?
63.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Rush County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rush County?
Unemployment Rate in Rush County is 4.4%.