Rushmore is a city located in Nobles County Minnesota. Rushmore has a 2024 population of 355. Rushmore is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 367 in 2020.
The average household income in Rushmore is $56,523 with a poverty rate of 18.8%. The median age in Rushmore is 32.9 years: 34 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rushmore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 261 | 74.36% |
| Two or more races | 64 | 18.23% |
| Other race | 25 | 7.12% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 159 | 2.21 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Married | 74 | 2.68 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.08 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 20 | 1.9 | 25 | 75 |
| Female | 13 | 4.54 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
81.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 11.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.33% |
| High School Graduate | 74 | 32.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 11.95% |
| Some College | 54 | 23.89% |
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 | 157 | 140 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 26 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 23 | 7 |
| Other Race | 16 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,875 | $50,000 | $45,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $25,000 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,563 | $37,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,031 | $40,000 | $35,313 |
| Some College | $31,667 | $0 | $29,583 |
$37,031
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$35,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.77% of Rushmore residents speak only English, while 25.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93 | 39 | 41.94% |
| White | 240 | 25 | 10.42% |
| Multiple | 64 | 23 | 35.94% |
18.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rushmore is Hispanic, with 41.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rushmore is White, with 10.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.87% |
| Some College | 17.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| High School | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 16.09% |
| Female Employed | 16.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $61,277 |
| Households | $39,205 | $56,523 |
| Married Families | $61,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $33,827 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 5.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
61.82%
Born in Rushmore
80.91%
Native Born
19.09%
Foreign Born
11.97%
Non Citizen
7.12%
Naturalized
80.91% of Rushmore residents were born in the United States, with 61.82% having been born in Minnesota. 11.97% 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 | 340 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2028 | 343 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 346 | -3 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 349 | -3 | -0.85% |
| 2025 | 352 | -3 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 355 | -3 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 358 | -4 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 362 | -2 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 364 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 367 | 31 | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 336 | 1 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 335 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 337 | -6 | -1.75% |
| 2016 | 343 | 3 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 340 | -3 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 343 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 345 | -1 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 346 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 344 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 342 | 0 | 0% |