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Rush City
City
Downtown Rush City
Location of Rush City within Chisago County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°41′7″N 92°58′7″W / 45.68528°N 92.96861°W / 45.68528; -92.96861
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Chisago
Government
• Mayor	Alan Johnson
Area
• Total	4.32 sq mi (11.19 km)
• Land	4.25 sq mi (11.01 km)
• Water	0.07 sq mi (0.18 km)
Elevation	919 ft (280 m)
Population
• Total	3,228
• Density	759.53/sq mi (293.28/km)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	55069
Area code	320
FIPS code	27-56266
GNIS feature ID	665486
Website	www.rushcitymn.us

Rush City is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,228 at the 2020 census. It is 58 miles north of Minneapolis–Saint Paul.

History

Rush City was platted in 1870 and incorporated in 1874.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 4.32 square miles (11.19 km), of which 4.25 square miles (11.01 km) is land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km) is water.

Rush City is along Rush Creek.

Transportation

Interstate 35 serves as a main route for the community. Other main routes include Minnesota State Highway 361 (4th Street). Rush City is served by the Rush City Regional Airport.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families living in the city. The population density was 724.5 inhabitants per square mile (279.7/km). There were 908 housing units at an average density of 213.6 per square mile (82.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 80.5% White, 13.2% African American, 4.0% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 844 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 17.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 64.9% male and 35.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,112 people, 705 households, and 461 families living in the city. The population density was 689.6 inhabitants per square mile (266.3/km). There were 724 housing units at an average density of 237.5 per square mile (91.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.10% White, 4.66% African American, 1.33% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.04% of the population.

There were 705 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 33.9% from 25 to 44, 14.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,466, and the median income for a family was $40,380. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $21,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,668. About 10.2% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Rush City is the location of a state prison that houses just under 1000 male inmates. Minnesota's newest state prison, it opened in 2000 and employs about 350 people.

Notable people

• Ruth Duccini (1918-2014), actress, munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Born in Rush City.
• Deona Knajdek (1989-2021), social justice activist killed during a protest in Minneapolis.
• Clayton Tonnemaker (1928-1996), American football player

Gallery

• Rush City Museum
• City Hall
• Library
• United States Post Office
• Jasper Masonic Lodge #164
• Grant House Hotel

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rush City, Minnesota
3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Rush City, Minnesota". Census. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
5. Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 109.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
8. "So far, so good for Rush City Prison after first ten years of operations - Chisago County Press".

External links

• Rush City Area Chamber of Commerce
• Rush City School District – Independent School District #139
• Minnesota Correctional Facility–Rush City

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