Rusk County, Texas Population 2022
Rusk County, Texas's estimated population is 54,721 with a growth rate of 0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rusk County, Texas is the 63rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 53,361 and has seen a growth of 2.55% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 54,721 | 105 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 54,616 | 105 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 54,511 | 105 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 54,406 | 105 | 0.19% |
| 2018 | 54,301 | 88 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 54,213 | 1,321 | 2.50% |
| 2016 | 52,892 | -73 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 52,965 | -247 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 53,212 | -120 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 53,332 | -461 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 53,793 | 91 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 53,702 | 341 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 53,361 | 9,626 | 22.01% |
| 1990 | 43,735 | 2,353 | 5.69% |
| 1980 | 41,382 | 7,280 | 21.35% |
| 1970 | 34,102 | -2,319 | -6.37% |
| 1960 | 36,421 | -5,927 | -14.00% |
| 1950 | 42,348 | -8,675 | -17.00% |
| 1940 | 51,023 | 18,539 | 57.07% |
| 1930 | 32,484 | 795 | 2.51% |
| 1920 | 31,689 | 4,743 | 17.60% |
| 1910 | 26,946 | 847 | 3.25% |
| 1900 | 26,099 | 7,540 | 40.63% |
| 1890 | 18,559 | -427 | -2.25% |
| 1880 | 18,986 | 2,070 | 12.24% |
| 1870 | 16,916 | 1,113 | 7.04% |
| 1860 | 15,803 | 7,655 | 93.95% |
| 1850 | 8,148 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,975 | 78.09% |
| Black or African American | 9,075 | 16.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1,404 | 2.61% |
| Some Other Race | 902 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 279 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 90 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.06% |
Rusk County, Texas Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,108 | 2.7 | 77.8 |
| Married | 10,024 | 3.19 | 87.4 |
| Non Family | 5,038 | 1.23 | 68.9 |
| Female | 2,293 | 3.6 | 61.5 |
| Male | 753 | 3.33 | 59.9 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,500 | 6.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,633 | 12.57% |
| High School Graduate | 11,707 | 31.78% |
| Some College | 9,022 | 24.49% |
| Associates Degree | 3,281 | 8.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,830 | 10.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,870 | 5.08% |
Rusk County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,956 | 22,268 | 4,907 |
| Black | 6,460 | 4,948 | 336 |
| Hispanic | 4,700 | 1,937 | 260 |
| 2+ Races | 648 | 508 | 97 |
| Other Race | 456 | 229 | 39 |
| Asian | 167 | 135 | 90 |
| Native American | 86 | 73 | 10 |
| Islander | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.89%.
$36,066
Average Earnings
$44,074
Average Male
$25,958
Average Female
Rusk County, Texas Language by Age
Rusk County, Texas Language
85.46% of Rusk County, Texas residents speak only English, while 14.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.39% of the population.
Rusk County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,192 | 2,821 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 7,929 | 1,439 | 18.15% |
| Black | 7,337 | 1,282 | 17.47% |
| Multiple | 1,310 | 312 | 23.82% |
| Other | 78 | NaN% | |
| Native | 81 | 24 | 29.63% |
| Asian | 222 | 11 | 4.95% |
11.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.74%
Male Poverty Rate
12.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rusk County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rusk County, Texas is Native, with 29.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rusk County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.82%.
Rusk County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rusk County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Rusk County, Texas 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 55-64.
Rusk County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,569 | 7.92% |
| Black | 526 | 7.10% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 2.57% |
| Other Race | 65 | 10.22% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 5.34% |
| Native American | 9 | 10.23% |
| Islander | 3 | 10.00% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.04% |
Rusk County, Texas Veterans by Education
6.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
74.85%
Born in Rusk County, Texas
93.02%
Native Born
6.98%
Foreign Born
5.09%
Non Citizen
1.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.02% of Rusk County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 74.85% having been born in Texas. 5.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990