Rusk County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rusk County, Texas
Rusk County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
52,842
Median Age
39.1
Male Median
38.2
Female Median
40.1
Rusk County, Texas Population Growth

Rusk County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +1.6%%.
+1.6%% Growth
Rusk County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rusk County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.1 | 52,842 |
| 2023 | 38.8 | 52,613 |
| 2022 | 38.8 | 52,755 |
| 2021 | 38.3 | 52,542 |
| 2020 | 38.2 | 53,988 |
| 2019 | 38.2 | 53,755 |
| 2018 | 38.5 | 53,595 |
| 2017 | 38.5 | 53,026 |
| 2016 | 38.4 | 53,197 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 53,457 |
| 2014 | 38.9 | 54,159 |
| 2013 | 39.4 | 53,508 |
| 2012 | 39.3 | 53,211 |
| 2011 | 39.1 | 52,685 |
| 2010 | 39.2 | 52,016 |
Rusk County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.2% |
| 18–24 | 8.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 25.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65+ | 17.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Rusk County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 37.6
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rusk County, Texas
The median age in Rusk County, Texas is 39.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rusk County, Texas is 52,842.
In Rusk County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rusk County, Texas has remained stable.