Rush County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Rush County, Kansas Demographics
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Rush County, Kansas has a population of 2,947, the 80th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $59,970 and the median home value is $83,600. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Rush County Quick Facts

Population 2,947

Median Household Income $59,970

Median Home Value $83,600

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 45.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

High School Graduation 90.0%

Cities/Places 8

Population 2,947 80th of 105

Median Income $59,970 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Rush County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,957	2,947	-0.3%
Median household income	$60,288	$59,970	-0.5%
Median home value	$79,300	$83,600	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Rush

$59,970

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rush

$83,600

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 38.4%

$100K+ 22.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

7.8%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

10.5%

$60K-$75K

14.0%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

3.2%

$200K+

8.4%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $711/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.5%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Rush County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
La Crosse	1,154	$53,750	8.1%	$84,600
Otis	413	$63,194	19.4%	$64,700
McCracken	200	$38,281	12.5%	$44,300
Rush Center	179	$70,750	11.2%	$81,700
Bison	141	$65,822	3.5%	$52,700
Liebenthal	87	$51,250	19.5%	$45,600
Timken	36	N/A	11.1%	$67,000
Alexander	24	N/A	16.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Rush County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,947. It is the 80th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rush County is 45.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.5% 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 $59,970. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $83,600. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Rush County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rush County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rush County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rush County, Kansas?

Rush County has a population of 2,947, making it the 80th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Rush County?

The median household income in Rush County is $59,970 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Rush County, Kansas?

Rush County contains 8 Census-designated places.