As of 2025 the population of Rush County is 2,933. The population is expected to shrink to 2,804 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.90%.
The median age of Rush County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Rush County is 20.0, meaning that there is a 20% 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 $81,777 and projected to be $88,724 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,459, projected to be $39,411 in 2030. 3.07% of households – 90 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,006,716 and the average disposable income is $62,862.
There are 1,664 housing units in Rush County; 1,053 are owner-occupied, 253 are rented, and 358 are vacant. The average home value is $139,257, with 31 homes built in 2010 or later, and 699 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 204 businesses in Rush County, employing 1,534 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,393 age 16 and above. 541 workers commute into Rush County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
851 residents both live and work in/around Rush County. The average travel time is 21.6 minutes. 30.67% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,089 drive alone, 99 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 85 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 119 residents work from home.
666 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 221 have associates degrees, 362 have bachelor’s degrees, and 119 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
