Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rusk, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,477

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.5%2,657

Black

28.6%1,564

Hispanic/Latino

17.1%938

Two or More

3.1%169

Other

1.9%104

Asian

0.8%45

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

16%698

High School Diploma

22.6%985

Some College (<1 yr)

9%394

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%453

Associate's Degree

2.6%114

Bachelor's Degree

8.4%366

Master's Degree

1.8%78

Professional Degree

0.2%8

Doctorate

0.3%15

HS or Higher

71.4%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$157,400

Median Renti

$643

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%664

Renter-Occupied

36.1%375

Total Units

1,232

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

8%53

$50K–$100K

35.1%233

$100K–$150K

3.2%21

$150K–$200K

19.4%129

$200K–$300K

17.2%114

$300K–$500K

10.8%72

$500K–$1M

6.3%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%3

2010–2019

11.6%143

2000–2009

7.2%89

1990–1999

21.2%261

1980–1989

11.7%144

1970–1979

16.2%200

1960–1969

16.1%198

1950–1959

8%99

1940–1949

1.9%23

1939 or earlier

5.8%72

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.3%554

Utility Gas

46.7%485

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,438

Mean Household Incomei

$75,742

Per Capita Incomei

$15,658

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

11.4%

Labor Forcei

1,183

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%32

$15K–$20K

4.1%43

$20K–$25K

3%31

$25K–$30K

4.2%44

$30K–$35K

7.2%75

$35K–$40K

4.7%49

$40K–$45K

2.8%29

$45K–$50K

7.1%74

$50K–$60K

17.2%179

$60K–$75K

9%94

$75K–$100K

12.7%132

$100K–$125K

8.4%87

$125K–$150K

5.7%59

$150K–$200K

6.3%65

$200K+

4.4%46

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$516/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes63% occupied$516/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,438/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

56%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

27%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2424.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

188

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,042

Avg. Commutei

26.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

218(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.1%Insured

15.9%Uninsured