Overview
- County Name
- Rusk County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48401
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 401
Geography
- Land Area
- 924.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 14.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 938.57 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.109423
- Longitude
- -94.756382
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 50,883
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 39,028
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,630 | 83.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,251 | 16.2% |
| White | 32,628 | 64.1% |
| Black | 7,013 | 13.8% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 70 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 178 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 34,087 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,944 | 12.7% |
| White | 26,198 | 67.1% |
| Black | 6,239 | 16.0% |
| Asian | 245 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,356 | 3.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 52,842
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,178
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,899
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,666 | 65.6% |
| Black | 6,976 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,797
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,269 | 24.4% |
| Republican | 17,234 | 57.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,294 | 17.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,994 | 47.0% |
| Female | 15,791 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,956 | 77.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,489 | 8.4% |
| Black | 2,482 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,811
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,360 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 588 | 23.6% |
| Black | 949 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 90 | 41.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,858 | 49.0% |
| Female | 7,949 | 50.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,090 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,377 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,311
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $176,569
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $981
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.