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Rusk Independent School District
Rusk Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 11,741. The median household income is $67,303 and the median age is 40.1.
11,741
Population
38
People / sq mi
$67,303
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Rusk Independent School District covers 312 sq mi of land at 37.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 42.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,303
Median Household Income
$26,648
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$171,800
Median Home Value
$909
Median Rent
78.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
80.0%
High School+
14.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rusk Independent School District serves a community with a population of 11,741 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Rusk Independent School District is $67,303, with a per capita income of $26,648. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
Rusk Independent School District is 63.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 42.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rusk Independent School District, 80.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rusk Independent School District is $171,800, with a median rent of $909. The homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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Data for Rusk Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4838360).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.