Rush County Quick Facts

Population
Population

Rush County's estimated population is 16,767 as of July 1, 2025.

Household Income
Household Income

Rush County's median household income is $66,473, based on 2020–2024 Census data.

ACT Work Ready
ACT Work Ready

Rush County is an ACT Certified Work Ready Community, demonstrating our commitment to workforce readiness and employer needs.

Location
Location

Rush County is conveniently located between I-70 and I-74, with access to Indianapolis International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, as well as nearby public-use airports.

Development Ready
Development Ready

Commerce Park @ Rushville is Indiana Site Certified Prime, with infrastructure in place to support industrial development.

Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates

Rush County Schools has a graduation rate of 95%, producing quality employees for our local industries and businesses.

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Rush County students touring a local manufacturing facility during Manufacturing Day
Why Manufacturing Day Matters for Rush County’s Future Workforce
by Leslie Shaul Workforce Development

Manufacturing Day is coming this October, and Rush County Economic & Community Development Corporation is once again working with local education and employer partners to help students explore careers available close to home.

National Manufacturing Day will be observed on Friday, October 2, 2026. Organized by the Manufacturing Institute, the annual initiative encourages manufacturers and their partners across the country to introduce students, educators and communities to modern manufacturing through plant tours, hands-on experiences, career conversations and other activities.

For Rush County, Manufacturing Day is about more than celebrating an industry.

It is about building a stronger local talent pipeline.

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