Population, Demographics & Statistics

Explore population trends, demographic characteristics, and household statistics that provide insight into the people and communities that make up Rusk County.

Population Snapshot

A quick overview of key population and household statistics for Rusk County based on the most recent available data.

14,179
Total Population
Estimated resident population in 2024.
49.2
Median Age
Median age of Rusk County residents.
15.5
People per Square Mile
Population density across Rusk County.
6,355
Total Households
Occupied households located throughout the county.

Population Trends

Tracking population over time provides valuable insight into long-term demographic patterns within Rusk County.

2010
14,855
Decennial Census
2015
14,357
ACS Estimate
2020
14,074
Decennial Census
2024
14,179
ACS Estimate

Population estimates and decennial census counts provide a historical view of demographic change over time. Together, they help illustrate long-term trends while offering the most current estimate of Rusk County's population.

Age Distribution

The age distribution illustrates the number of residents within each age group, providing insight into the overall demographic composition of Rusk County.

65–75
2,221
45–54
1,693
35–44
1,395
25–34
1,369
60–64
1,405
75–84
1,075
55–59
904
5–9
857
10–14
792
15–19
767
20–24
636

Population by Sex

The distribution below represents the estimated male and female population residing in Rusk County.

7,298
Male
51.5% of Total Population
6,881
Female
48.5% of Total Population
51.5%
48.5%
Male Population Female Population

Race & Ethnicity

The demographic composition below reflects the racial and ethnic makeup of Rusk County residents based on the most recent American Community Survey estimates.

93.6%
White
13,275 Residents
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
296 Residents
1.2%
Black or African American
164 Residents
0.8%
Some Other Race
107 Residents
0.4%
Asian
52 Residents
0.3%
American Indian & Alaska Native
48 Residents
<0.1%
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
5 Residents

Household Characteristics

Household statistics provide insight into housing occupancy, family composition, and household size throughout Rusk County.

6,355
Total Households
Occupied households throughout Rusk County.
2.20
Average Household Size
Average number of people living in each household.
1,290
Households with Children
Households with children under 18 living at home.
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
Share of occupied housing units owned by residents.
22.1%
Renter-Occupied
Share of occupied housing units occupied by renters.
3,873
Total Families
Families residing within Rusk County households.

Marital Status

Marital status provides additional insight into the adult population and household composition throughout Rusk County.

53.7%
Married
24.8%
Never Married
13.2%
Divorced
7.6%
Widowed
0.7%
Separated
11,860
Population Age 15 and Older
Residents included in the marital status estimates.
2.74
Average Family Size
Average number of people living within family households.

Data Sources

The information presented throughout this page is compiled from official federal data sources and reflects the most recently available demographic estimates for Rusk County.

Demographic Profile (DP05)

American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates providing population, age, sex, race, ethnicity, and household characteristics.

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Population & Housing

United States Census Bureau population, housing, occupancy, household, and family statistics.

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Marital Status

American Community Survey (ACS) marital status estimates for the population age 15 years and older.

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