Rush City is a city located in Chisago County Minnesota. Rush City has a 2024 population of 3,382. Rush City is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,230 in 2020.
The average household income in Rush City is $72,699 with a poverty rate of 14.64%. The median age in Rush City is 35.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rush City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,548 | 78.67% |
| Black or African American | 458 | 14.14% |
| Two or more races | 113 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 68 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.31% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,011 | 2.28 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 401 | 2.85 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 398 | 1.12 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Female | 141 | 3.2 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Male | 71 | 3.8 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 12.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 6.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 1.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,337 | 54.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 400 | 16.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,894 | 1,774 | 193 |
| Black | 409 | 350 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 59 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 25 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 23 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,280 | $67,500 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,786 | $0 | $59,861 |
| High School Graduate | $29,781 | $33,542 | $25,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $33,000 | $40,938 |
| Overall | $34,880 | $45,000 | $29,044 |
| Some College | $33,983 | $66,500 | $0 |
$34,880
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$29,044
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.6% of Rush City residents speak only English, while 4.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,170 | 332 | 15.3% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 100% |
14.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.3%
Male Poverty Rate
19.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rush City is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rush City is White, with 15.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.57% |
| High School | 17% |
| Some College | 11.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.16% |
| Female Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,750 | $85,947 |
| Households | $56,436 | $72,699 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,459 | $42,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
223
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 110 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223 | 10.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.23%
Born in Rush City
96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born
2.78%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
96.6% of Rush City residents were born in the United States, with 68.23% having been born in Minnesota. 2.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,572 | 38 | 1.08% |
| 2028 | 3,534 | 38 | 1.09% |
| 2027 | 3,496 | 38 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 3,458 | 38 | 1.11% |
| 2025 | 3,420 | 38 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 3,382 | 38 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 3,344 | 78 | 2.39% |
| 2022 | 3,266 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 3,260 | 30 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 3,230 | 17 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 3,213 | 18 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 3,195 | 35 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 3,160 | 22 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 3,138 | 15 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 3,123 | 24 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 3,099 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,078 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,077 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 3,088 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,091 | 0 | 0% |