Rush County, Kansas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rush County, Kansas
Rush County, Kansas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
2,947
Median Age
45.2
Male Median
44.3
Female Median
46.2
Rush County, Kansas Population Growth

Rush County, Kansas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -10.4%%.
-10.4%% Growth
Rush County, Kansas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rush County, Kansas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.2 | 2,947 |
| 2023 | 46.0 | 2,957 |
| 2022 | 46.4 | 2,939 |
| 2021 | 46.1 | 2,883 |
| 2020 | 46.8 | 2,953 |
| 2019 | 46.6 | 3,022 |
| 2018 | 47.6 | 3,102 |
| 2017 | 47.9 | 3,119 |
| 2016 | 48.3 | 3,144 |
| 2015 | 48.8 | 3,184 |
| 2014 | 49.1 | 3,222 |
| 2013 | 48.7 | 3,233 |
| 2012 | 49.0 | 3,262 |
| 2011 | 49.7 | 3,279 |
| 2010 | 48.6 | 3,290 |
Rush County, Kansas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 13.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65+ | 24.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Rush County, Kansas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 81.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 45.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rush County, Kansas
The median age in Rush County, Kansas is 45.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rush County, Kansas is 2,947.
In Rush County, Kansas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rush County, Kansas is becoming younger.