Rusk, Texas Population 2022
Rusk is a city located in Cherokee County Texas. Rusk has a 2020 population of 5,231. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Rusk is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -1.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,285 in 2010.
The average household income in Rusk is $61,998 with a poverty rate of 14.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $823 per month, and the median house value is $86,000. The median age in Rusk is 39 years, 39.1 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
Rusk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruskwas:
- White: 67.68%
- Black or African American: 26.76%
- Two or more races: 2.47%
- Native American: 1.52%
- Asian: 0.96%
- Other race: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,789 | 67.68% |
| Black or African American | 1,498 | 26.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 85 | 1.52% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.96% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 138 | 2.47% |
Rusk Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,210 | 2.58 | 65.3 |
| Married | 630 | 3.16 | 72.1 |
| Male | 31 | 3.06 | 54.8 |
| Female | 205 | 2.91 | 66.8 |
| Non Family | 344 | 1.28 | 52.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 5.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 697 | 16.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,709 | 40.00% |
| Some College | 971 | 22.72% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 362 | 8.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 126 | 2.95% |
Rusk Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 42 |
| White | 2,201 | 1,928 | 384 |
| Hispanic | 723 | 458 | 34 |
| Black | 1,207 | 826 | 28 |
| Asian | 50 | 38 | |
| Other Race | 34 | 24 | |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 28 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 49.41%.
Rusk Language by Age
Rusk Language
83.18% of Rusk residents speak only English, while 16.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.71% of the population.
Rusk Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,112 | 197 | 9.33% |
| Black | 460 | 36 | 7.83% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 90 | 90 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 116 | 29.59% |
14.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.50%
Male Poverty Rate
16.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rusk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rusk is White, with 9.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rusk is Hispanic, with 29.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.42%.
Rusk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Rusk Married by Age and Sex
Rusk Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Rusk Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 4.35% |
| Black | 37 | 2.57% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.64% |
Rusk Veterans by Education
29.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
31.7%
Labor Force Participation
27.5%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.31%
Born in Rusk
93.93%
Native Born
6.07%
Foreign Born
5.56%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.93% of Rusk residents were born in the United States, with 79.31% having been born in Texas. 5.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,859 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 5,699 | 1,840 | 3.98% |
| 1950 | 6,598 | 899 | 1.48% |
| 1960 | 4,900 | -1,698 | -2.93% |
| 1970 | 4,914 | 14 | 0.03% |
| 1980 | 4,681 | -233 | -0.48% |
| 1990 | 4,366 | -315 | -0.69% |
| 2000 | 5,085 | 719 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 5,551 | 466 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 5,524 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 5,497 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 5,470 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 5,443 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 5,416 | -27 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 5,389 | -27 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 5,362 | -27 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 5,335 | -27 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 5,308 | -27 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 5,285 | -23 | -0.43% |
| 2021 | 5,258 | -27 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 5,231 | -27 | -0.51% |