Education Statistics
Educational Attainment
The American Community Survey measures the highest level of education completed by residents 25 years and older. The figures below illustrate educational attainment throughout Rusk County.
Educational Attainment by Age Group
Educational attainment varies across age groups. The figures below show the share of each age group in Rusk County that has completed high school or higher, and a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Race & Ethnicity
Educational attainment among the population 25 years and over in Rusk County, broken down by race and ethnicity. Smaller population groups carry wider margins of error.
| Group | HS Graduate or Higher | Bachelor's or Higher |
|---|---|---|
| White Alone | 93.0% | 17.0% |
| White Alone, Not Hispanic or Latino | 92.9% | 17.1% |
| Black Alone | 94.5% | 13.3% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 91.2% | 8.8% |
| Asian Alone | 63.6% | 0.0% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 91.2% | 18.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino Origin | 89.2% | 3.8% |
Poverty Rate by Educational Attainment
Poverty rates for the population 25 years and over in Rusk County, by highest level of education completed.
Median Earnings by Educational Attainment
Median earnings in the past 12 months for the population 25 years and over in Rusk County with earnings, by highest level of education completed.
Data Sources
The information presented throughout this page is compiled from official U.S. Census Bureau datasets and reflects the most recently available educational attainment statistics for Rusk County.
Educational Attainment (ACS S1501)
Educational attainment by age, race, and ethnicity, poverty rate by education level, and median earnings by educational attainment.
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