Population 16,739 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rush County
Household size in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Rush County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.60 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Rush County skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.3% of households in Rush County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Rush County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rush County
Renters in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rush County own their homes; 25.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Rush County is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Rush County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Only one other Indiana county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $597 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $652 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $851 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$254 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Rush County costs $851 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $254 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rush County
Bachelor's degrees in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rush County: 18.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Rush County have finished high school (91.1%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Indiana. The share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Rush County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rush County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush County | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.3% | 25.1% | 9.1% | 1956 | $851 | 18.9% | 91.1% | 4.5% |
| Fayette County | 2.51 | 43.6 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 14.5% | 1962 | $921 | 16.1% | 86.0% | 3.4% |
| Shelby County | 2.46 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 27.5% | 7.1% | 1973 | $1,016 | 22.4% | 90.9% | 3.3% |
| Union County | 2.41 | 41.8 | 11.4% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 1967 | $882 | 19.1% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Johnson County | 2.67 | 38.9 | 10.5% | 27.3% | 6.0% | 1992 | $1,460 | 35.2% | 92.2% | 3.0% |
| Marion County | 2.53 | 35.9 | 14.4% | 43.5% | 9.9% | 1974 | $1,288 | 33.6% | 87.1% | 5.3% |
| Preble County | 2.44 | 43.7 | 11.2% | 20.3% | 8.3% | 1967 | $869 | 18.5% | 92.4% | 3.2% |
| Morgan County | 2.57 | 42.4 | 10.8% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 1981 | $1,097 | 21.2% | 90.2% | 4.0% |
| Hendricks County | 2.69 | 39.4 | 11.2% | 21.8% | 5.6% | 1996 | $1,445 | 39.9% | 93.1% | 2.6% |
| Montgomery County | 2.32 | 40.8 | 12.7% | 37.5% | 8.7% | 1967 | $1,145 | 32.1% | 92.7% | 5.7% |
| Putnam County | 2.38 | 40.9 | 10.3% | 24.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $977 | 20.6% | 92.8% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Perry County, IN · Macon County, AL · Macon County, GA · Macon County, MO · Macon County, TN · Madison County, AR · Madison County, FL · Madison County, NC · Mahaska County, IA · Manistee County, MI
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rush County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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