Texas Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,842 (100%) |
| Population Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,658 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,876 |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 21,311 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,213 (66.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,814 (17.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,284 (15.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,027 |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
| Family Households | 13,144 (72.9%) |
The table below compares Rusk County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 65 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 69 | 73rd |
| Median Household Income | # 97 | 62nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 114 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 73 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.
