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Rusk County

Texas · 52,214 residents · 924.199 sq mi
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Rusk County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,214
+10%since 2000
from 47,372 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K46K49K52K55K1990201020202024Rusk County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,223
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,267
+64%since 2000
from $16,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(33,737)
Black19.1%(9,037)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(3,998)
Asian0.2%(112)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.7%(25,922)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(32,022)
Black15.8%(8,240)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(9,579)
Asian0.4%(231)
Other2.8%(1,474)
Diversity Score69.1%(36,102)
Segregation Score19.8%(10,363)
Diversity Score
69
+26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rusk County, Texas?

Rusk County, Texas has about 52,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rusk County, Texas?

The typical household in Rusk County, Texas earns about $56,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rusk County, Texas expensive?

In Rusk County, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,200, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Rusk County, Texas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rusk County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rusk County, Texas?

About 11.2% of people in Rusk County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rusk County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rusk County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,479 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
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13 ZIP codes
ZIP 75652ZIP 75654ZIP 75684ZIP 75691ZIP 75681ZIP 75667ZIP 75682ZIP 75784ZIP 75689ZIP 75641ZIP 75658ZIP 75680ZIP 75687
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