Rusk County's estimated 2026 population is 55,078 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rusk County is the 68th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 53,307 and has seen a growth of 3.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.1 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 40,912 adults, (9,225 of whom are seniors) in Rusk County.
Female: 24,885 (47.1%)
Male: 27,957 (52.9%)
The racial composition of Rusk County includes 65.6% White, 13.2% Black or African American, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,666 | 65.6% |
| Two or more races | 9,194 | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,976 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 1,695 | 3.21% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.09% |
Rusk County's average per capita income is $45,317. Household income levels show a median of $68,658. The poverty rate stands at 14.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,033 | - |
| Families | $83,330 | $102,649 |
| Households | $68,658 | $94,041 |
| Non Families | $35,084 | $66,182 |
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