Rusk is a city located in Cherokee County Texas. Rusk has a 2024 population of 5,385. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Rusk is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,291 in 2020.
The average household income in Rusk is $83,151 with a poverty rate of 10.3%. The median age in Rusk is 39.7 years: 40.2 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rusk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,909 | 54.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,650 | 30.88% |
| Two or more races | 505 | 9.45% |
| Other race | 201 | 3.76% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 996 | 2.6 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 480 | 3.43 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.11 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Female | 214 | 2.86 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Male | 3 | 1.33 | 0 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,044 | 24.58% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 2.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 5.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 2.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,602 | 37.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 312 | 7.34% |
| Some College | 839 | 19.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,967 | 1,544 | 275 |
| Black | 1,498 | 811 | 72 |
| Hispanic | 676 | 457 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 224 | 8 |
| Other Race | 107 | 69 | 0 |
| Asian | 57 | 49 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 85.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,955 | $46,895 | $47,232 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,286 | $0 | $82,902 |
| High School Graduate | $38,583 | $40,800 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,472 | $40,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,401 | $46,749 | $44,342 |
| Some College | $47,033 | $47,328 | $45,750 |
$46,401
Average Earnings
$46,749
Average Male
$44,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.5% of Rusk residents speak only English, while 14.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,648 | 132 | 8.01% |
| Multiple | 211 | 106 | 50.24% |
| Black | 377 | 19 | 5.04% |
| Other | 180 | 10 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 305 | 10 | 3.28% |
10.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.97%
Male Poverty Rate
13.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rusk is Multiple, with 50.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rusk is Hispanic, with 3.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.7% |
| Some College | 12.52% |
| High School | 7.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.17% |
| Female Employed | 8.72% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,821 | $87,964 |
| Households | $68,611 | $83,151 |
| Married Families | $84,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,419 | $63,171 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
185
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 6.42% |
| Black | 43 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.7%
Labor Force Participation
24.2%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.14%
Born in Rusk
95.1%
Native Born
4.9%
Foreign Born
4.1%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
95.1% of Rusk residents were born in the United States, with 81.14% having been born in Texas. 4.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,504 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 5,480 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 5,456 | 23 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 5,433 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 5,409 | 24 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 5,385 | 23 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 5,362 | 74 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 5,288 | -95 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 5,383 | 92 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 5,291 | -344 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 5,635 | 72 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 5,563 | -12 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 5,575 | 29 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 5,546 | 21 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 5,525 | -65 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 5,590 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 5,582 | -16 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 5,598 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 5,596 | 30 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 5,566 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,085 | 719 | 16.47% |
| 1990 | 4,366 | -315 | -6.73% |
| 1980 | 4,681 | -233 | -4.74% |
| 1970 | 4,914 | 14 | 0.29% |
| 1960 | 4,900 | -1,698 | -25.74% |
| 1950 | 6,598 | 899 | 15.77% |
| 1940 | 5,699 | 1,840 | 47.68% |
| 1930 | 3,859 | -1,645 | -29.89% |