Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rush City, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,295

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.5%2,653

Black

13.9%458

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%78

Two or More

1.5%48

Asian

0.9%31

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%22

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

21.5%564

High School Diploma

34.9%914

Some College (<1 yr)

5.6%148

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%241

Associate's Degree

12.3%323

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%168

Master's Degree

0.7%18

Professional Degree

0.4%11

Doctorate

0.4%11

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$233,100

Median Renti

$983

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%620

Renter-Occupied

39.5%404

Total Units

1,080

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%36

$50K–$100K

6.3%39

$100K–$150K

5.8%36

$150K–$200K

11%68

$200K–$300K

57.6%357

$300K–$500K

11%68

$500K–$1M

2.6%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

123

$1,000–$1,250

104

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%17

2010–2019

4.4%47

2000–2009

20.6%223

1990–1999

18.9%204

1980–1989

18.2%197

1970–1979

6%65

1960–1969

6.9%74

1950–1959

5.4%58

1940–1949

4.9%53

1939 or earlier

13.1%142

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.1%841

Electricity

15.1%155

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%19

No Fuel

0.9%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,760

Mean Household Incomei

$72,180

Per Capita Incomei

$23,525

Poverty Ratei

9.3%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

1,320

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%61

$10K–$15K

8.1%83

$15K–$20K

1.7%17

$20K–$25K

3.4%35

$25K–$30K

6.2%63

$30K–$35K

4.1%42

$35K–$40K

3%31

$40K–$45K

1.4%14

$45K–$50K

4%41

$50K–$60K

18.1%185

$60K–$75K

7.3%75

$75K–$100K

12%123

$100K–$125K

7.7%79

$125K–$150K

9.7%99

$150K–$200K

3.8%39

$200K+

3.6%37

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes88% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,760/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

90%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

17% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

672%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,200

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,231

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

221(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured