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Rusk

Texas · 5,285 residents · 7.232 sq mi
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Rusk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,285
+4%since 2000
from 5,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
731 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rusk
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,235
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,341
+23%since 2000
from $11,688 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(3,121)
Black30%(1,524)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(352)
Asian1%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(3,313)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(2,951)
Black25%(1,323)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(790)
Asian0.8%(40)
Other3.3%(172)
Diversity Score75.1%(3,968)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Female
32.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rusk, Texas?

Rusk, Texas has about 5,285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rusk, Texas?

The typical household in Rusk, Texas earns about $48,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rusk, Texas expensive?

In Rusk, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Rusk, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rusk, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rusk, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Rusk, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rusk, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rusk, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 919 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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