Rushford, MN is a small yet vibrant town located in Southeast Minnesota. With a population of 1,720 people and a population density of 1,028 people per square mile, the town has managed to maintain its small-town charm while still providing plenty of activities and entertainment for residents.
The downtown area is filled with a variety of local businesses including J&K Cafe & Bakery, Rushford Foods Grocery Store, and Country Shed Liquor Store. Residents can also enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing in the Root River and camping at Whitewater State Park year-round. Other organizations in the area include the Rushford Lutheran Church, Rushford Area Community Center, and Rushford American Legion Post # 43. The community also hosts some popular sporting events such as the annual Turkey Valley Hill Climb Motorcycle Race which takes place every July.
The population in Rushford is 1,720. There are 1,043 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rushford is 43.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rushford is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rushford
- 55.0% are married
- 8.2% are divorced
- 39.7% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Rushford
- 97.1% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander