Rusk, TX Demographics

A map of Rusk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,657	2,951	48.5%	55.8%
Black	1,564	1,323	28.6%	25.0%
Hispanic	938	790	17.1%	14.9%
Multiracial	169	144	3.1%	2.7%
Native American/Other	104	37	1.9%	0.7%
Asian	45	40	0.8%	0.8%

Rusk, Texas has an estimated population of 5,477, an increase from the 5,285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 28.6% Black, 17.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rusk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rusk has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rusk, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 65.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rusk is ranked the 408th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rusk was ranked the 394th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rusk's White Population

2,657 residents of Rusk, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rusk is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rusk ranks 894th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Rusk's population has decreased from 55.8% to 48.5%.

Rusk is more White than neighboring Gallatin (46.1% White), New Summerfield (26.4% White), and Jacksonville (40.9% White). Rusk is less White than neighboring Alto (56.1% White), and Reklaw (74.5% White).

Rusk's Black Population

1,564 residents of Rusk, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rusk is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rusk ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Black residents' share of Rusk's population has increased from 25.0% to 28.6%.

Rusk is more Black than neighboring Gallatin (5.2% Black), Alto (13.1% Black), Reklaw (3.1% Black), New Summerfield (0% Black), and Jacksonville (20.4% Black).

Rusk's Asian Population

45 residents of Rusk, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rusk is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rusk ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Asian residents' share of Rusk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Rusk is more Asian than neighboring Gallatin (0% Asian), Alto (0.2% Asian), Reklaw (0% Asian), and Jacksonville (0.4% Asian). Rusk is less Asian than neighboring New Summerfield (2.1% Asian).

Rusk's Hispanic Population

938 residents of Rusk, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rusk is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rusk ranks 1339th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rusk's population has increased from 14.9% to 17.1%.

Rusk is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallatin (35.2% Hispanic), Alto (25.2% Hispanic), Reklaw (18.4% Hispanic), New Summerfield (70.6% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (35.5% Hispanic).

Rusk's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Rusk, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rusk is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rusk ranks 815th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 181.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rusk's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.9%.

Rusk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alto (0.8% Native American/Other), New Summerfield (0% Native American/Other), and Jacksonville (0% Native American/Other). Rusk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallatin (2.9% Native American/Other), and Reklaw (3.9% Native American/Other).

Rusk's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Rusk, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rusk is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rusk ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rusk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Rusk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Rusk is more Multiracial than neighboring Reklaw (0% Multiracial), New Summerfield (1% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (2.8% Multiracial). Rusk is less Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin (10.7% Multiracial), and Alto (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.