Rusk County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,179 | — | #2,212 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,944 | -20.2% | #2,089 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.2 years | +26.5% | #274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $163,400 | -42.0% | #1,952 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $874 | -24.8% | #1,590 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.0% | #1,553 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rusk County has a population of 14,179, making it the #2,212 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rusk County is $59,944, ranking #2,089 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Rusk County is $163,400 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $874/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.9%.
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94.3% of residents in Rusk County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County, Wisconsin has a total population of 14,179, making it the 2,212th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rusk County is 49.2 years, which is 26.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rusk County is $59,944, which ranks #2,089 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Rusk County is $163,400, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in Rusk County pay a median gross rent of $874 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rusk County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% 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 93.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Rusk County, Wisconsin 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.