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
Remote work is unusually rare in Rusk County: 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 52,613 residents, Rusk County is a county in Texas.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $67,506 — below the US median of $78,538. About 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $166,900, with typical rent around $997.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.9%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 4.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 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.
Rusk County, TX Climate
Rusk County, TX has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F) and receives about 1168 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.1°C
Avg Temp
1168
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 45° | 95 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 92 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 100 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 102 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 123 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 108 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 72 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 58 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 102 mm |
| October | 19° / 66° | 97 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 112 mm |
| December | 9° / 48° | 107 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rusk County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Rusk County, TX are typically October, May and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.