Rusk County Summary

Life in Rusk County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rusk County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rusk County:

  • The population in Rusk County is 52,755.

  • The median home value in Rusk County is $195,038.

  • The median income in Rusk County is $61,661.

  • The median rent in Rusk County is $963.

  • The unemployment rate in Rusk County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rusk County is 13.4%.

  • The average high in Rusk County is 81.6° and there are 114.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rusk County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rusk County

Kilgore, TX Population 13,400

Henderson, TX Population 13,338

Lake Cherokee, TX Population 3,340

Overton, TX Population 2,703

Tatum, TX Population 1,319

New London, TX Population 1,176

Easton, TX Population 415

Reklaw, TX Population 359

Mount Enterprise, TX Population 243

Map Of Rusk County

Rusk County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Rusk County is 81.6°.

  • There are 75.22 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 114.2 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:50 hours of sun each day in Rusk County.

StatRusk County
Mean High81.6
Nice Days75.22
Rainfall114.2
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:50
81.6°
Average High
114.2
Inches of Rain

Rusk County Photos

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Rusk County Demographics

Population over time in Rusk County

The current population in Rusk County is 52,755. The population has decreased -2.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 52,542 -2.7%
2021 53,988 0.4%
2020 53,755 -

Gender in Rusk County

  • Rusk County is 46.1% female with 24,323 female residents.

  • Rusk County is 53.9% male with 28,431 male residents.

Female
46.1% (24,323)
Male
53.9% (28,431)
Gender Rusk County TX USA
Female 46.1% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 53.9% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rusk County

Rusk County is:

  • 62.5% White with 32,965 White residents.

  • 15.6% African American with 8,205 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 208 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 65 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 1,854 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.9% Hispanic with 9,429 Hispanic residents.

White
62.5% (32,965)
African American
15.6% (8,205)
American Indian
0.1% (29)
Asian
0.4% (208)
Hawaiian
0.1% (65)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.5% (1,854)
Hispanic
17.9% (9,429)

Table: Rusk County By Race

Race Rusk County TX USA
White 62.5% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 15.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 17.9% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Rusk County, Texas

  • 4.0% of households in Rusk County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Rusk County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Rusk County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Rusk County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Rusk County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Rusk County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Rusk County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Rusk County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Rusk County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Rusk County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (2,108)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (2,028)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (4,515)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.9% (5,764)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (7,759)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.2% (7,996)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.5% (8,162)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.1% (7,457)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (3,451)
$200,000 or more
6.7% (3,510)
Income Rusk County TX USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.5% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.7% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rusk County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Rusk County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rusk County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Rusk County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Rusk County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Rusk County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Rusk County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Rusk County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Rusk County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Rusk County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (3,165)
9-12th Grade
11% (5,803)
High School / GED
33% (17,409)
Some College
26% (13,716)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,747)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (5,275)
Master's Degree
5% (2,637)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Rusk County TX USA
< 9th Grade 6% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 26% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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