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Rusk

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.232
State:
Texas

Rusk is a city located in Cherokee County, Texas. Rusk has a 2026 population of 5,629. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Rusk is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,400 in 2020.

The median household income in Rusk is $53,438 with a poverty rate of 8.52%. The median age in Rusk is 39 years: 38.6 years for males, and 40.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 239.3 males.

5.6K
Total Population
778
Density (mi²)
38 0.68%
Growth

Rusk Population

Rusk Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,629380.68%
20255,591380.68%
20245,553540.98%
20235,499981.81%
20225,401-87-1.59%
20215,488951.76%
20205,400-235-4.17%
20195,635721.29%
20185,563-12-0.22%
20175,575290.52%
20165,546210.38%
20155,525-65-1.16%
20145,59080.14%
20135,582-16-0.29%
20125,59820.04%
20115,596300.54%
20105,566150.27%
20005,08571916.47%
19904,366-315-6.73%
19804,681-233-4.74%
19704,914140.29%
19604,900-1,698-25.74%
19506,59889915.77%
19405,6991,84047.68%
19303,85900%

Median Age

Overall: 39 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 38.6 years

Rusk Adults

There are 4,686 adults, (676 of whom are seniors) in Rusk.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,614 (29.5%)
Male: 3,863 (70.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rusk includes 51.07% White, 29.07% Black or African American, 7.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,79751.07%
Black or African American1,59229.07%
Two or more races63311.56%
Other race4077.43%
Asian450.82%
Native American30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4648.47%
Other race3035.53%
White1402.56%
Black or African American280.51%
Native American30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,65748.51%
Black or African American1,56428.56%
Two or more races1693.09%
Other race1041.9%
Asian450.82%

Rusk Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rusk 's average per capita income is $47,617. Household income levels show a median of $53,438. The poverty rate stands at 8.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$64,083$83,411
Married Families$63,083-
Households$53,438$75,742
Non Families$47,984$45,386

$47,617

Average Income

$53,438

Median Household Income

8.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)