Rusk County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48401 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,842 | — | #978 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,658 | -8.6% | #1,287 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.1 years | +0.5% | #2,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 | -39.2% | #1,780 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | -12.7% | #948 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.4% | #1,839 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rusk County has a population of 52,842, making it the #978 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rusk County is $68,658, ranking #1,287 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Rusk County is $171,300 (-39.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,015/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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86.3% of residents in Rusk County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Rusk County, Texas
Rusk County, Texas has a total population of 52,842, making it the 978th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rusk County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rusk County is $68,658, which ranks #1,287 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Rusk County is $171,300, 39.2% below the national median. Renters in Rusk County pay a median gross rent of $1,015 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rusk County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.5 min.
Rusk County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%).
All data for Rusk County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.