Industry & Business
Explore Rusk County's business landscape through industry composition, business growth, employer establishments, payroll, and employment data. These statistics provide insight into the industries that drive the county's economy and support business investment, expansion, and community development.
Industry Snapshot
Rusk County's business community spans a diverse range of industries, supporting local employment, investment, and economic growth. The figures below provide a high-level overview of the county's employer establishments and workforce.
Business Growth (2019–2023)
County Business Patterns data provide a year-over-year view of employer establishments, employment, and annual payroll within Rusk County.
| Year | Employer Establishments | Employees | Annual Payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 312 | 3,934 | $143.6 Million |
| 2020 | 304 | 4,084 | $147.0 Million |
| 2021 | 315 | 3,713 | $150.1 Million |
| 2022 | 316 | 3,984 | $166.2 Million |
| 2023 | 321 | 4,275 | $184.1 Million |
Business Establishments by Industry
County Business Patterns data identify employer establishments across Rusk County by major industry sector.
| Industry | Employer Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 38 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 37 |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 36 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 17 |
| Finance & Insurance | 16 |
| Professional, Scientific & Technical Services | 14 |
| Information | 11 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 10 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 6 |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 6 |
| Utilities | 4 |
| Real Estate & Rental & Leasing | 4 |
Employment by Industry
The following estimates show the number of employed residents working within each major industry sector in Rusk County.
| Industry | Employed Residents |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,514 |
| Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,272 |
| Retail Trade | 751 |
| Construction | 512 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting & Mining | 398 |
| Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities | 385 |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation & Food Services | 269 |
| Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative & Waste Services | 268 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 229 |
| Public Administration | 205 |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Rental & Leasing | 146 |
| Wholesale Trade | 87 |
| Information | 83 |
Business Size Distribution
County Business Patterns classifies employer establishments by the number of employees. The figures below illustrate the distribution of business sizes throughout Rusk County.
Data Sources
The information presented throughout this page is compiled from official U.S. Census Bureau datasets and reflects the most recently available business and employment statistics for Rusk County.
Industry by Occupation (ACS S2405)
Employment breakdown by industry sector and occupation across the civilian labor force.
View Dataset →County Business Patterns (2019)
Employer establishment counts, employment, and payroll statistics by industry and business size.
View Dataset →County Business Patterns (2020)
Employer establishment counts, employment, and payroll statistics by industry and business size.
View Dataset →County Business Patterns (2021)
Employer establishment counts, employment, and payroll statistics by industry and business size.
View Dataset →County Business Patterns (2022)
Employer establishment counts, employment, and payroll statistics by industry and business size.
View Dataset →County Business Patterns (2023)
Employer establishment counts, employment, and payroll statistics by industry and business size.
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