Rusk, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,598
Unemployment
13.3%
Poverty
14.0%
Median Home
$86,000
Median Income
$48,235
Median Rent
$823
Rusk SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
8
Rusk, TX Crime Report
94
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,676.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-28.53%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rusk / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 94 | 1,676.8 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 303.2 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 285.4 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 77 | 1,373.5 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 25 | 446.0 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 46 | 820.5 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 107.0 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Rusk, TX Cost Of Living
82
Rusk's Overall Cost Of Living
Rusk's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rusk | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 101 | 100 | |
Rankings for Rusk in Texas
Map Of Rusk, TX
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3
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4
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5
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8
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Population over time in Rusk
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,598 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 5,563 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,543 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,580 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,594 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,573 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 5,562 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,546 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,530 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,513 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rusk
| Race | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 41.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 26.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 39.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rusk
| Gender | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 32.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 67.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rusk for adults over 25
| Education | Rusk | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 20.0% | 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 | 3.1% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 28.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 7.8% | 8.3% |
