Census tract · Rush County
Census Tract 9745, Rush County, Indiana
Census Tract 9745, GEOID 18139974500, in Rush County, Indiana, partly within Walker Township, Rush County, Anderson Township, Rush County, Orange Township, Rush County, Rushville Township, Milroy, Posey Township, Rush County, Manilla, Rushville and Arlington. 3,432 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±426); the 2020 Census counted 4,087.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,432
±426 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,087
Median household income
$67,740
±$14,563 (90% margin)
Rush County: $66,473
Median home value
$176,000
±$45,108 (90% margin)
Rush County: $166,800
Median gross rent
$818
±$143 (90% margin)
Rush County: $873
Where is Census Tract 9745?
Census Tract 9745 is one of 5 census tracts in Rush County, Indiana. It covers 122.95 square miles of land, 33 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18139974500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Walker Township, Rush County | 26% |
| Anderson Township, Rush County | 23% |
| Orange Township, Rush County | 22% |
| Rushville Township | 19% |
| Milroy | 12% |
| Posey Township, Rush County | 10% |
| Manilla | 5% |
| Rushville | 4% |
| Arlington | 2% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9745: Tract 9690 in Decatur County ($80,278), Tract 9691 in Decatur County ($65,757), Tract 9741 ($74,551), Tract 9742 ($74,844), Tract 9743 ($65,445), Tract 9744 ($51,466), Tract 7101 in Shelby County ($90,208), Tract 7103 in Shelby County ($82,632) and Tract 7108 in Shelby County ($92,328). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9745?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9745's population at 3,432 (±426) in 1,515 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,087 residents and 1,688 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9745 | Rush County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,432 ±426 | 16,739 |
| Households | 1,515 ±153 | 6,746 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.21 | 2.46 |
| Housing units | 1,740 ±124 | 7,387 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9745?
The median resident of Census Tract 9745 is 50.9 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 25.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Tract 9745 | Rush County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 ±8.4 | 42.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.4% ±4.0 pts | 22.6% |
| 65 years and over | 25.0% ±4.9 pts | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8% ±3.3 pts | 94.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 2.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 3.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 7.1% |
| With a disability | 18.6% ±4.6 pts | 16.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7% ±5.1 pts | 7.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±5.7 pts | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±6.0 pts | 18.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±5.1 pts | 6.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±6.9 pts | 89.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9745 earn?
Half of the 1,515 households in Census Tract 9745 earn less than $67,740 a year (±$14,563), against $66,473 across Rush County: 3rd highest of the county's 5 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9745 | Rush County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,740 ±$14,563 | $66,473 |
| Mean household income | $76,738 ±$7,948 | $76,804 |
| Per capita income | $33,499 ±$3,541 | $31,606 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9% ±3.2 pts | 11.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.9% ±5.1 pts | 12.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 10.0% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% ±4.0 pts | 92.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3% ±6.0 pts | 85.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9745?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Census Tract 9745's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $176,000 by its owner (±$45,108). The median renter pays $818 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9745 | Rush County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $176,000 ±$45,108 | $166,800 |
| Median gross rent | $818 ±$143 | $873 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.0% ±22.9 pts | 38.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,333 ±$145 | $1,291 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2% ±6.4 pts | 74.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8% ±6.4 pts | 25.1% |
| Housing units | 1,740 ±124 | 7,387 |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.2% ±6.1 pts | 81.5% |
| Mobile homes | 10.3% ±4.8 pts | 5.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.9 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.9% ±7.4 pts | 40.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±4.0 pts | 5.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9745 get to work?
78.0% of Census Tract 9745's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9745 | Rush County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.9% ±6.6 pts | 61.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% ±4.8 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±6.5 pts | 81.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.8% ±6.2 pts | 10.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±3.3 | 26.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9745 compare with the other tracts in Rush County?
Among Rush County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9745 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rush County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 5 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 5 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 5 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 5 |
| Median age | 1st of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Rush County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9742 | 1st | $74,844±$16,182 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9741 | 2nd | $74,551±$7,592 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9745 | 3rd | $67,740±$14,563 |
| Tract 9743 | 4th | $65,445±$14,571 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9744 | 5th | $51,466±$8,849 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9745?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9745 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections