Rusk County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rusk County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55107
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 107
Geography
- Land Area
- 913.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.35 sq mi
- Total Area
- 930.86 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.472734
- Longitude
- -91.136745
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,110
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,280
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,832 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 2.0% |
| White | 13,362 | 94.7% |
| Black | 160 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,096 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 1.6% |
| White | 10,769 | 95.5% |
| Black | 130 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 136 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,179
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,919
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,829
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,275 | 93.6% |
| Black | 164 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,892
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,759 | 17.8% |
| Republican | 4,406 | 44.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,727 | 37.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,714 | 47.7% |
| Female | 5,127 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,126 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1.1% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,247
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,151 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 45.9% |
| Black | 1 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 21 | 53.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,105 | 65.9% |
| Female | 3,116 | 60.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,961 (37.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,769 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,663
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $163,746
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $863
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.