Rusk County, Texas
Rusk County: County in Texas, United States
About
Rusk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,330 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 54,324 inhabitants. Its county seat is Henderson. The county was created 181 years ago in 1842.
Rusk County is located in northeastern Texas near the Louisiana border. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,406 making it the 40th most populous county in Texas. The county seat is Henderson.
History
Early days
Rusk County was established in 1843 under the Republic of Texas. It was named for Thomas Jefferson Rusk, a secretary of war. Henderson was designated the county seat in 1844.
Growth
The county economy was initially based on cotton cultivation and livestock ranching. In the 1930s, oil discoveries brought industrial growth.
Economy
Oil and gas
Oil and natural gas production is a major economic driver. Major reserves like the East Texas Oil Field are partially located in Rusk County.
Manufacturing
With an affordable labor force, the county has attracted manufacturing plants producing transportation equipment, furniture, and metal products.
Agriculture
Poultry and egg production, cattle ranching, and growing hay and fruits remain important agricultural activities.
Attractions
Top attractions include:
- Russ Forest - 3,000 acre nature education area
- Killough Monument - commemorates early settlers
- Texas Forest Trail - scenic driving route through East Texas forests
Quick Facts about Rusk County
Population : | 54,324 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Texas (United States) |
Different from : | Rusk County |
Area : | 2431 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
Named for : | Thomas Jefferson Rusk |
Altitude : | 440 feet / 134 meters |
Capital : | Henderson |
Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:48:01 (9th December 2024) |
Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 1.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rusk County is located at 32°6'28"N 94°45'43"W (32.1077200, -94.7618800). It has 7 neighbors: Cherokee County, Gregg County, Harrison County, Nacogdoches County, Panola County, Shelby County and Smith County.
Rusk County map
The largest city of Rusk County is Henderson with a population of 13,049. Other cities include, Overton population 2,503, Tatum population 1,417, New London population 1,013 and Easton population 525. See all Rusk County cities & populated places.
Rusk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rusk County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Henderson | 13,049 | City in Rusk County, Texas, United States |
Overton | 2,503 | City in Texas, USA |
Tatum | 1,417 | City in Rusk County, Texas, United States |
New London | 1,013 | City in Rusk County, Texas, United States |
Easton | 525 | City in Texas |
Mount Enterprise | 433 | City in Rusk County, Texas, United States |
Reklaw | 391 | City in Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Rusk County
Rusk County has 7 neighbours.
- Cherokee County county in Texas, United States
- Gregg County county in Texas, United States
- Harrison County county in Texas, United States
- Nacogdoches County county in Texas, United States
- Panola County county in Texas, United States
- Shelby County county in Texas, United States
- Smith County county in Texas, United States
- Henderson
Demographics
The population of Rusk County increased by 1.83% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 53,330 | - | census |
2011 | 53,702 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2012 | 53,793 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2013 | 53,332 | -0.86% | estimation process |
2014 | 53,212 | -0.23% | estimation process |
2015 | 52,965 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2016 | 52,892 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2017 | 54,213 | 2.44% | estimation process |
2018 | 54,301 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2019 | 54,406 | 0.19% | estimation process |
2020 | 54,324 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Rusk County (6)
People born in Rusk County, including actress Caroline Williams, poet Cyd Adams, Texas state legislator Trent Ashby, .
List
- Ellen Lawson Dabbs (American physician, activist, writer) she was born in 25/04/1853
- Ally Venable (Texas Blues-Rock Artist) she was born in 07/04/1999
- Lena Harnage Adair (Cherokee poet) she was born in 01/11/1869
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rusk County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 14,022 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |