Rusk County Population

1910–2026

14,166

2026 projection

0% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Rusk County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614,166+200.14%
202514,146+200.14%
202414,126-1070.75%
202314,233+730.52%
202214,160+610.43%
202114,099-700.49%
202014,169+780.55%
201914,091+370.26%
201814,054-660.47%
201714,120+360.26%

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Rusk County Demographics

49.2median age

Median age

Female49.7 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

11,345
3,691 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults7,654 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 6,881Male 51.5% · 7,298

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 142 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Rusk County Income

$59,944median household income

Median household income

$59,944

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,576

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.1%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Rusk County Marital Status

54% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married54%56%52%
Never married25%27%22%
Divorced13%13%13%
Widowed8%3%12%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201