Rush Center, Kansas facts for kids
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Rush Center, Kansas
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Location within Rush County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rush |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,992 ft (607 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 392/sq mi (151.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67575
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-61775 |
| GNIS ID | 2396448 |
Rush Center is a small city in Rush County, Kansas, United States. It is located in the central part of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 141 people.
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History of Rush Center
Rush Center was first established in 1871. At that time, it was known by a different name: Walnut City.
The city's name was changed to Rush Center in 1874. By the year 1886, Rush Center had grown quite a bit. Its population reached about 1,000 people.
Geography of Rush Center
Rush Center is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 214 | — | |
| 1960 | 278 | — | |
| 1970 | 237 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 207 | −12.7% | |
| 1990 | 177 | −14.5% | |
| 2000 | 176 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −17.1% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The census helps us count how many people live in a place. In 2010, there were 170 people living in Rush Center. These people lived in 83 different homes. About 50 of these homes were families.
The city had about 100 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Rush Center were White (95.9%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Households
In 2010, the average age of people in Rush Center was 52 years old. About 14.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people living alone were 65 years or older (21.7%).
Most households (53.0%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (6.0%). The city had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Education in Rush Center
Students in Rush Center attend public schools. The schools in the community are part of the La Crosse USD 395 public school district. This district is responsible for providing education to the children in the area.
Famous People from Rush Center
- Henry White Edgerton (1888 –1970) was born in Rush Center. He became a well-known United States Circuit Judge.
See also
In Spanish: Rush Center para niños
