Rusk, TX Demographics

A map of Rusk's Population by Race

Rusk, Texas had a population of 5,285 in 2020. It was 55.8% White, 25.0% Black, 0.8% Asian, 14.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rusk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is the 394th most populous. 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's White Population

2,951 residents of Rusk identify as White, or 55.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Rusk larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #893 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is more White than neighboring Alto (40.5% White), New Summerfield (21.4% White), and Jacksonville (35.1% White). Rusk is less White than neighboring Gallatin (70.4% White), and Reklaw (69% White).

Rusk's Black Population

1,323 residents of Rusk identify as Black, or 25.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rusk larger than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #91 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is more Black than neighboring Gallatin (2.5% Black), Reklaw (8.4% Black), New Summerfield (0.9% Black), and Jacksonville (19.6% Black). Rusk is less Black than neighboring Alto (26.1% Black).

Rusk's Asian Population

40 residents of Rusk identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rusk roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #538 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is more Asian than neighboring Gallatin (0% Asian), Alto (0.1% Asian), Reklaw (0.3% Asian), and New Summerfield (0% Asian).

Rusk's Hispanic Population

790 residents of Rusk identify as Hispanic, or 14.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rusk considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #1339 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallatin (21.8% Hispanic), Alto (29.4% Hispanic), Reklaw (20.5% Hispanic), New Summerfield (77.1% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (41.1% Hispanic).

Rusk's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Rusk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rusk roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #732 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alto (0.2% Native American/Other), Reklaw (0.3% Native American/Other), New Summerfield (0.1% Native American/Other), and Jacksonville (0.6% Native American/Other). Rusk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallatin (2.2% Native American/Other).

Rusk's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Rusk identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rusk roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Rusk is ranked #1010 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rusk is more Multiracial than neighboring Reklaw (1.5% Multiracial), and New Summerfield (0.5% Multiracial). Rusk is less Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin (3.1% Multiracial), Alto (3.7% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.