Rush County's estimated 2026 population is 16,782 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rush County is the 78th largest county in Indiana. The 2010 population was 17,383 and has seen a growth of -3.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 12,957 adults, (3,258 of whom are seniors) in Rush County.
Female: 8,400 (50.2%)
Male: 8,339 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Rush County includes 95.75% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,027 | 95.75% |
| Two or more races | 510 | 3.05% |
| Black or African American | 106 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.57% |
Rush County's average per capita income is $45,773. Household income levels show a median of $66,473. The poverty rate stands at 11.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,533 | - |
| Families | $83,683 | $90,853 |
| Households | $66,473 | $76,804 |
| Non Families | $41,675 | $47,846 |
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