Rusk, Texas
Rusk: City in Cherokee County, Texas
About
Rusk is a city located in the county of Cherokee in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,551 and a population density of 296 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,664 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Rusk
| Population : | 5,664 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cherokee County |
| Different from : | Rusk County |
| Postal code : | 75785 |
| Area : | 18.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city : | Rusk is capital of Cherokee County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:25:20 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 302 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rusk is located at 31°47'46"N 95°9'1"W (31.7960100, -95.1502200).
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Official website of Rusk
Demographics
The population of Rusk increased by 2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,551 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,595 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,594 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,580 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,583 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,520 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,543 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,578 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,569 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,602 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,664 | 1.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,117 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,021 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,062 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 45.3% |
| White only, percent : | 99.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 97.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 435 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
Rusk zip code is 75785.
County name: Cherokee, County
fips: 48073
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $125,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,060 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $475 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $692 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,400 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,015 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,208 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 6,091 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,206 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,643 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,585 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 345 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 110 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 301 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,382.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.12 |
People born in Rusk (7)
People born in Rusk, including lawyer Jim Hogg, politician Thomas Mitchell Campbell, football linebacker Cody Glenn, .
List
- George Cochran (American baseball player) he was born in 12/02/1889
- Heinie Odom (American baseball player) he was born in 13/10/1900
- Chris James (American baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1962
- Willie Pearson Jr. (American sociologist) he was born in 29/06/1945
Schools in Rusk
College & universities near Rusk, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223117 | Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary | Jacksonville (TX) | 75766-5407 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rusk, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
| TYL | Tyler, TX | 303 North Bois D'Arc Street | BUS |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rusk , Wisconsin Rusk is a city in Dunn County, Wisconsin with a population of 515 people.
Other cities in Cherokee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cherokee County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 14,829 | City in Texas, United States |
| Cross Roads | 1,578 | Town of the United States |
| Alto | 1,239 | Town in Texas, USA |
| New Summerfield | 1,187 | City in Cherokee County, Texas, United States |
| Wells | 781 | Town in Cherokee County, Texas, United States |
| Gallatin | 435 | Human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America |
| Cuney | 140 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rusk distances to largest Texas cities
