Rush County, Indiana
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rush County
- State
- Indiana
- FIPS Code
- 18139
- State FIPS
- 18
- County FIPS
- 139
Geography
- Land Area
- 408.14 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.32 sq mi
- Total Area
- 408.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.622365
- Longitude
- -85.466536
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,634
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,888
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,374 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 1.6% |
| White | 15,896 | 95.6% |
| Black | 174 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,759 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 1.0% |
| White | 12,454 | 96.6% |
| Black | 189 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,739
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,225
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,961
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,027 | 95.7% |
| Black | 106 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,723
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,282 | 12.0% |
| Republican | 5,199 | 48.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,231 | 39.5% |
| Other | 11 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,289 | 49.3% |
| Female | 5,434 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,660 | 90.1% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 1.0% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,825
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,394 | 45.5% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 29.9% |
| Black | 1 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 20 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,447 | 46.3% |
| Female | 2,378 | 43.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,251 (36.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,187 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,387
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,456
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $820
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 5.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.