Rush County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rush County is located in Indiana with a total population of 16,734. It is the 76th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rush County is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rush County is $64,393. This is 8% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $155,900. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Rush County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rush County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.