As of 2026 the population of Rush County is 2,886. The population is expected to shrink to 2,816 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.49%.
The median age of Rush County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Rush County is 21.3, meaning that there is a 21% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Rush County is $95,917 and projected to be $108,649 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,106, projected to be $48,781 in 2031. 5.61% of households – 162 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,066,305 and the average disposable income is $73,105.
There are 1,647 housing units in Rush County; 1,055 are owner-occupied, 235 are rented, and 357 are vacant. The average home value is $146,794, with 23 homes built in 2010 or later, and 720 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 197 businesses in Rush County, employing 1,494 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,406 age 16 and above. 577 workers commute into Rush County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
822 residents both live and work in/around Rush County. The average travel time is 22.4 minutes. 29.2% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,120 drive alone, 111 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 76 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 98 residents work from home.
641 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 224 have associates degrees, 323 have bachelor’s degrees, and 140 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
