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 , of which is land and 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

left|thumb|Rush City, Market Day, 1922

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Rush City had a population of 3,228. The median age was 35.4 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 176.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 202.9 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 930 households in Rush City, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 35.6% were married-couple households, 20.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 908 housing units at an average density of . 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

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

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File:Chisago County Historical Society Museum-02, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|Rush City Museum

File:City Hall, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|City Hall

File:Rush City Library, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|Library

File:United States Post Office, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|United States Post Office

File:Jasper Masonic Lodge -164-01, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|Jasper Masonic Lodge #164

File:Grant House Hotel-02, Rush City, Minnesota.jpg|Grant House Hotel

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References

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