Rusk County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 64th-largest in Texas
The population of Rusk County, Texas is 52,613 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $67,506, the median home value is $166,900, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Rusk County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (53,307 → 53,391), a +0.01% annualized rate.
52,613
Population
+0.01%
Annual growth
57
People / sq mi
$67,506
Median Income
$166,900
Median Home Value
Rusk County covers 924 sq mi of land at 56.9 people per square mile.
About Rusk County, TX
Rusk County is a county in Texas with a population of 52,613. It ranks #64 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 53.1% male and 46.9% female.
The median household income in Rusk County is $67,506, below the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $166,900, with monthly rent averaging $997. The homeownership rate of 80.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Rusk County reflects 17.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.
Rusk County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Rusk County had a population of 53,307 in 2010 and 53,391 in 2024, a 0.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 54,386 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.02%.
53,391
Population (2024)
53,307
Population (2010)
54,386
Peak (2019)
0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,307 |
| 2011 | 53,644 |
| 2012 | 53,735 |
| 2013 | 53,269 |
| 2014 | 53,144 |
| 2015 | 52,897 |
| 2016 | 52,836 |
| 2017 | 54,148 |
| 2018 | 54,246 |
| 2019 | 54,386 |
| 2020 | 52,254 |
| 2021 | 52,697 |
| 2022 | 52,597 |
| 2023 | 53,271 |
| 2024 | 53,391 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Male
17.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $67,506$-8,786 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,968 |
| Per-capita income | $33,420 |
| Poverty rate | 10.3%-0.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 50.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Rusk County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
83.7%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
26.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$166,900$-93,500 vs state
Median home value
$997
Median rent
80.0%
Homeownership rate
21,258
Total housing units
84.5%
Occupied
15.5%
Vacant
20.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.0%
With health insurance
90.4%
With broadband internet
18.3%
Foreign-born
7.2%
Veterans (18+)
15.1%
With a disability
86.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.9%
High School+
17.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rusk County, Texas has a population of 52,613 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 57 people per square mile.
The population of Rusk County has grown 0.2% since 2010 (53,307 → 53,391), a +0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Rusk County, Texas is $67,506, with mean (average) household income of $92,968 and per-capita income of $33,420. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Rusk County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (67.6%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Rusk County, Texas is 38.8 years. Residents are 46.9% female and 53.1% male.
The median home value in Rusk County is $166,900 and median monthly rent is $997. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 21,258 total housing units, 15.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Rusk County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Rusk County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.