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Rusk County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Ladysmith

Rusk County's estimated 2025 population is 14,231 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rusk County is the 65th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 14,730 and has seen a growth of -3.39% since that time.

14,231
Total Population
16
Population Density (mi²)
65
Population Rank (State)
44 0.31%
Annual Population Growth

Rusk County Population

Rusk County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,33594.27%
Two or more races4893.46%
Black or African American1300.92%
Other race660.47%
Native American590.42%
Asian590.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.06%

Rusk County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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
Married Families$80,445-
Families$73,693$85,613
Households$58,322$72,443
Non Families$34,985$48,970

$39,253

Average Income

$58,322

Median Household Income

12.49%

Poverty Rate