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 5,553. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Rusk is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 2.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,400 in 2020.