Living in Rusk, TX
Rusk, Texas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,559
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$84,300
Median Income
$53,109
Median Rent
$921
Rusk SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
3
Commute
8
Rusk, TX Crime Report
98Total Crimes
1,755.6Total Crimes / 100k People
-29.11%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rusk / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 98 | 1,755.6 | 2,809.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 89.6 | 418.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 89.6 | 263.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 93 | 1,666.1 | 2,390.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 23 | 412.0 | 392.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 65 | 1,164.5 | 1,730.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 89.6 | 267.2 | 219.9 |
Rusk, TX Cost Of Living
88Rusk's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rusk | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 102 | 100 | |
Rankings for Rusk in Texas
Map Of Rusk, TX
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Population over time in Rusk
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,559 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,563 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,543 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 5,580 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,594 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,573 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,562 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,546 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,530 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,513 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rusk
| Race | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.1% | 42.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 31.4% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 39.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Rusk
| Gender | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 30.9% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 69.1% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rusk for adults over 25
| Education | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rusk, Texas
| Income | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.6% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.9% | 7.4% | 7.7% |
