Rush County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rush County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,957. It is the 80th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rush County is 46.0 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rush County is $60,288. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.4%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $79,300. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Rush County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rush County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.