Rushsylvania, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Rushsylvania, Ohio Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rushsylvania, Ohio had a total population of 526, the 871st largest village in Ohio, with a median household income of $76,607, which is 7% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

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

Key Takeaways

Only 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.4%.

Rushsylvania Quick Facts

Population 526

Median Household Income $76,607

Median Home Value $128,200

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.4%

Median Age 32.5 years

Homeownership Rate 87.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

High School Graduation Rate 97.8%

Diversity Index 12/100

Population 526 871st of 1,264

Median Income $76,607 above average

Poverty Rate 6.3% 49% lower than national

Median Home Value $128,200 below average

How Rushsylvania 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	564	526	-6.7%
Median household income	$68,000	$76,607	+12.7%
Median home value	$121,300	$128,200	+5.7%

How Rushsylvania Compares

Median Household Income

Rushsylvania

$76,607

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rushsylvania

$128,200

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 41.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

1.6%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

11.4%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

19.2%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

9.8%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

0.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

67.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.6%

Renter 12.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $796/mo 12.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.9%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

21.3%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Rushsylvania Rankings in Ohio

#871 Population of 1,264

#396 Median Income of 1,191

#1008 Education of 1,264

#812 Home Value of 1,206

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Other Cities in Logan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bellefontaine	13,807	$58,806	18.1%	$180,500
De Graff	2,039	$84,128	7.5%	$183,800
West Liberty	1,494	$52,031	11.2%	$173,700
Russells Point	1,398	$42,442	26.2%	$165,000
Lakeview	1,234	$55,893	10.0%	$98,300
Belle Center	770	$74,500	12.3%	$151,700
West Mansfield	752	$81,375	5.8%	$172,300
Chippewa Park	617	$55,595	28.5%	$137,900
Quincy	469	$59,141	6.4%	$95,000
Huntsville	414	$65,625	21.5%	$176,900

Cities Similar to Rushsylvania

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Beaver	534	N/A	$165,800	6.0%	28.6%
Bourneville	509	N/A	$84,300	12.3%	4.9%
Mowrystown	510	$72,813	$93,000	11.2%	34.1%
Barnhill	533	$70,208	$100,600	5.2%	7.1%
Lake Seneca	532	$86,202	$193,200	12.6%	6.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 526, Rushsylvania's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rushsylvania is a small community located in Ohio, within Logan County. The total population is 526. It ranks as the 871st most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rushsylvania is 32.5 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.7 years. With 32.9% of the population under 18, Rushsylvania has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rushsylvania is $76,607. This is 7% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $128,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Rushsylvania is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rushsylvania has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rushsylvania, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rushsylvania, Ohio?

Rushsylvania, Ohio has a population of 526 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rushsylvania, OH?

The median household income in Rushsylvania is $76,607, which is 5% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rushsylvania, OH?

The poverty rate in Rushsylvania is 6.3%. This means approximately 33 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Rushsylvania, Ohio?

Rushsylvania's population is 93.5% White, 1.3% Black, 0.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rushsylvania, OH?

The median home value in Rushsylvania is $128,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.7x.

How educated is Rushsylvania, Ohio?

9.8% of adults (25+) in Rushsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.