Rusk County, Texas

Total Population: 52,613

County Seat: Henderson

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Median Home Value

$166,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,506

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.9%
Hispanic or Latino18.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)13.2%
Two or More Races5.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

17.1%

Male

53.1%

Female

46.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.3%

No Health Insurance

14.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,506

Mean Household Income

$92,968

Per Capita Income

$33,420

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$166,900

Median Rent

$997/mo

Total Housing Units

21,258

Owner-Occupied

80.0%

Renter-Occupied

20.0%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Married Couple Households

54.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.8%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

75.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48401.