Rush County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rush County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20165
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 165
Geography
- Land Area
- 717.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.21 sq mi
- Total Area
- 717.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.523596
- Longitude
- -99.309184
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,925
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,335
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,741 | 93.7% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 6.2% |
| White | 2,563 | 87.6% |
| Black | 13 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,202 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 5.7% |
| White | 2,101 | 90.0% |
| Black | 44 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,947
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,970
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 320
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,603 | 88.3% |
| Black | 11 | 0.4% |
| 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
- 1,995
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 223 | 11.2% |
| Republican | 1,380 | 69.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 376 | 18.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,006 | 50.4% |
| Female | 989 | 49.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,619 | 81.2% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2.5% |
| Black | 5 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,272
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,047 | 64.7% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 49.0% |
| Black | 4 | 80.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 30.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 634 | 63.0% |
| Female | 638 | 64.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 456 (21.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 453 (21.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,679
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $83,600
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $711
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.