Rusk County's estimated 2026 population is 14,000 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rusk County is the 66th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 14,730 and has seen a growth of -4.96% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rusk County includes 94.27% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.27%)
Two or more races (3.46%)
Black or African American (0.92%)
Other race (0.47%)
Native American (0.42%)
Asian (0.42%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,335 | 94.27% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 3.46% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 0.92% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rusk County's average per capita income is $39,253. Household income levels show a median of $58,322. The poverty rate stands at 12.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,445 | - |
| Families | $73,693 | $85,613 |
| Households | $58,322 | $72,443 |
| Non Families | $34,985 | $48,970 |
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