Rush River, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rush River, Wisconsin
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Location of Rush River, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km2) |
| • Land | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 498 |
| • Density | 27.9/sq mi (10.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-70200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584077 |
Rush River is a small town located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 498 people lived there.
Two smaller communities, Centerville and Palmer, are also part of the town of Rush River.
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Where is Rush River Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Rush River covers an area of about 17.9 square miles (which is about 46.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Rush River?
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| 2010 | 508 | — | |
| 2012 (est.) | 506 | −0.4% | |
In 2000, there were 498 people living in Rush River. These people lived in 171 different homes, and 149 of these were families. The town had about 27.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Rush River were White (about 96.79%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents, along with people of two or more races.
About 38% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes (81.3%) were married couples living together. About 10.5% of homes were single people living alone.
The average home had about 2.91 people, and the average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in Rush River
The people in Rush River were spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 39 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 108.4 males.
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average yearly income for a home in Rush River was $58,333. For families, the average income was $61,667. Men earned about $41,625 per year on average, while women earned about $27,292.
The average income per person in the town was $23,240. Very few people (about 2.0%) were living below the poverty line. This included no children under 18 and no adults over 64.
