Population 2,947 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rush County
Household size in Rush County
| Period | Rush County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.06 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.05 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Rush County is a place of small households, averaging 2.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only six have smaller households.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, Rush County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 46.9, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Rush County: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Rush County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Kansas 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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rush County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 67.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rush County: 17.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
Rush County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only six have 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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $467 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $625 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $590 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $686 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$219 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rush County pays $686 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Rush County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.8%, against 35.6% nationally. Rush County has a lower share of college graduates than most Kansas counties.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Rush County have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. Compared with other Kansas counties, Rush County has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Rush County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Kansas as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.08 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 22.4% | 17.5% | 1948 | $686 | 20.8% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| Ness County | 2.24 | 46.1 | 7.2% | 18.4% | 19.5% | 1960 | $536 | 24.8% | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Lane County | 2.05 | 49.9 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 19.2% | 1958 | $590 | 24.5% | 94.9% | 0.4% |
| Scott County | 2.23 | 40.0 | 8.0% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 1961 | $801 | 33.4% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Wichita County | 2.55 | 39.5 | 10.1% | 22.0% | 9.7% | 1966 | $923 | 18.7% | 82.5% | 0.6% |
| Greeley County | 2.38 | 37.0 | 16.9% | 25.0% | 17.5% | 1965 | $865 | 30.6% | 89.3% | 0.2% |
| Morris County | 2.07 | 47.5 | 6.5% | 19.9% | 14.2% | 1959 | $721 | 29.5% | 93.9% | 2.5% |
| Lyon County | 2.40 | 36.9 | 8.9% | 42.1% | 10.5% | 1966 | $938 | 26.0% | 88.0% | 1.9% |
| Kiowa County | 2.29 | 48.4 | 5.5% | 31.3% | 21.3% | 1963 | $830 | 19.4% | 92.4% | 0.2% |
| Osage County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 1972 | $792 | 21.7% | 93.8% | 2.1% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 27.8% | 8.4% | 1973 | $1,008 | 24.7% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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