Rush County, IN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Rush County was 16,673, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rush County's population was 16,699, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 16,767 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Rush County, IN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rush County decreased by 1,488. In this period, the peak population was 18,161 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 18,161 - -
2001 18,095 -66 -0.36%
2002 17,965 -130 -0.72%
2003 18,000 35 0.19%
2004 17,759 -241 -1.34%
2005 17,693 -66 -0.37%
2006 17,568 -125 -0.71%
2007 17,576 8 0.05%
2008 17,336 -240 -1.37%
2009 17,228 -108 -0.62%
2010 17,383 155 0.9%
2011 17,284 -99 -0.57%
2012 17,106 -178 -1.03%
2013 16,998 -108 -0.63%
2014 16,846 -152 -0.89%
2015 16,709 -137 -0.81%
2016 16,628 -81 -0.48%
2017 16,642 14 0.08%
2018 16,635 -7 -0.04%
2019 16,605 -30 -0.18%
2020 16,767 162 0.98%
2021 16,699 -68 -0.41%
2022 16,673 -26 -0.16%
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Rush County, IN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Rush County's population decreased by 778 (4.28%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Rush County's population decreased by 616 (3.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Rush County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Rush County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 16,673. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rush County's population peaked in year 2000 at 18,161.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Rush County's population was lowest in year 2019 at 16,605.

Rush County, IN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Rush County grew year by year for 5 years and declined for 17 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Rush County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.37% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.19% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Rush County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Rush County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.37% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 94. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Rush County's population grew the most with an increase of 162 (0.98%).

While from 2003 and 2004, Rush County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 241 (-1.34%).

Things to know

Is Rush County, IN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rush County's population decreased by 94 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 68 (0.41%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 26 (0.16%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Rush County, IN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Rush County decreased by 325 (1.91%). The population was highest at 16,998 in the year 2013 and lowest at 16,605 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.25%.

References

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Rush County, IN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rush County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Rush County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Rush County was 16,673, a 0.16% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Rush County population was 16,699, a decline of 0.41% compared to a population of 16,767 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Rush County decreased by 1,488. In this period, the peak population was 18,161 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Rush County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Rush County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Rush County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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