Rush County, Kansas
Rush County: County in Kansas, United States
About
Rush County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,307 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,947 inhabitants. Its county seat is La Crosse. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Rush County
| Population : | 2,947 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from : | Rush County |
| Area : | 1861 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Capital : | La Crosse |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:43:23 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rush County is located at 38°31'23"N 99°18'33"W (38.5231600, -99.3092400). It has 4 neighbors: Ellis County, Ness County, Pawnee County and Russell County.
Rush County map
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The largest city of Rush County is La Crosse with a population of 1,197. Other cities include, Otis population 251, Bison population 224, McCracken population 171 and Rush Center population 152. See all Rush County cities & populated places.
Rush County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rush County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | 1,197 | City in Kansas |
| Otis | 251 | City in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bison | 224 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| McCracken | 171 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Rush Center | 152 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Liebenthal | 91 | Human settlement in Rush County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Timken | 62 | City in Rush County, Kansas, United States |
| Alexander | 57 | City in Kansas |
- Official Website
Official website of Rush County
Rush County has 4 neighbours.
- Ellis County county in Kansas, United States
- Ness County county in Kansas, United States
- Pawnee County county in Kansas, United States
- Russell County county in Kansas, United States
- La Crosse
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rush County decreased by 12.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,307 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,211 | -2.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,208 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,176 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,161 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,098 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,054 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,048 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,056 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,036 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,947 | -3.02% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rush County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 16,649 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |
