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 $52,212 with a poverty rate of 18.69%. The median age in Rushmore is 36.9 years: 36.2 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rushmore was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 79.23% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 12.17% |
| Other race | 27 | 8.01% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.59% |
| 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 | 146 | 2.31 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 67 | 1.1 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 61 | 2.85 | 98.4 | 1.6 |
| Female | 14 | 5.21 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 4 | 4 | 25 | 75 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 11.42% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 8.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 34.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 11.42% |
| Some College | 50 | 22.83% |
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 | 170 | 147 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 14 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 13 | 8 |
| Other Race | 17 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,250 | $45,000 | $34,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $36,875 | $36,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $33,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,786 | $44,750 | $32,813 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $57,500 | $30,833 |
$36,786
Average Earnings
$44,750
Average Male
$32,813
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.06% of Rushmore residents speak only English, while 19.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 35 | 14.11% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 28 | 39.44% |
| Multiple | 41 | 11 | 26.83% |
18.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.07%
Male Poverty Rate
19.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rushmore is Hispanic, with 39.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rushmore is White, with 14.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18% |
| High School | 10.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10% |
| Some College | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 12.94% |
| Male Employed | 10% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,813 | $66,241 |
| Households | $41,250 | $52,212 |
| Married Families | $67,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,411 | $32,866 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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
17
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 8.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
60.53%
Born in Rushmore
85.76%
Native Born
14.24%
Foreign Born
7.72%
Non Citizen
6.53%
Naturalized
85.76% of Rushmore residents were born in the United States, with 60.53% having been born in Minnesota. 7.72% 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% |