Rush, New York

Geobox Settlement
name = Rush
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category = Town


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country = United States
state = New York
region_type = County
region = Monroe
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area_imperial = 30.7
area_land_imperial = 30.5
area_water_imperial = 0.2
area_water_percentage = auto
area_percentage_round = 2
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location =
lat_d = 42
lat_m = 59
lat_s = 45
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long_d = 77
long_m = 38
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elevation_imperial = 579
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population_as_of = 2000
population = 3603
population_density_imperial = 117
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established_type = Established
established = 1818
leader = William R. Udicious "(first elected 1999)"
leader_type = Supervisor
timezone = EST
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postal_code = 14543
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area_code = 585
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map1 = New York Locator Map.png map1_caption = Location of Rush in New York
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website = http://www.townofrush.org/

Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,603 at the 2000 census.

The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.

History

The Town of Rush was established in 1818.

Geography

The south and west town lines are the border of Livingston County. The north borders the town of Henrietta. The east borders the towns of Pittsford and Mendon. Interstate Highway 390 passes through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.7 square miles (79.5 km²), of which, 30.5 square miles (79.0 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.55%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,603 people, 1,268 households, and 995 families residing in the town. The population density was 118.1 people per square mile (45.6/km²). There were 1,300 housing units at an average density of 42.6/sq mi (16.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.62% White, 4.94% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population.

There were 1,268 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 119.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $67,632, and the median income for a family was $73,269. Males had a median income of $48,802 versus $39,357 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,174. About 0.8% of families and 0.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government

The town is governed by a Town Supervisor and four councilpersons, all elected by registered town voters.

Education

Public schools in Rush are under the jurisdiction of the Rush-Henrietta Central School District.

Communities and locations in Rush

*Five Points -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
*Golah -- A hamlet in the west part of the town.
*Industry -- A hamlet west of North Rush on Route 251.
*Manns Corner -- A hamlet east of North Rush on Route 251.
*Meadow Wood -- A hamlet in the southwest part of the town.
*North Rush -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Route 251.
*Rush -- The hamlet of Rush in the northeast part of the town.
*West Rush -- A hamlet in the western part of the town, west of the interstate.

References

External links

* [http://www.townofrush.org/ Town of Rush, NY website]
* [http://www.rushconnections.com Information about Rush]
* [http://www.placenames.com/us/36055/ppl/ Populated Places in Monroe County]
* [http://www.rushdemocrats.org Rush Democratic Committee]