Rusk County, Texas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

84.8%

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Graduate Degree

5.9%

Population 25+

36,376

Rusk County, Texas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Rusk County, Texas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
15.2%5,531
High School Graduate
32.7%11,877
Some College / Associate's
34.6%12,591
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%4,216
Graduate Degree
5.9%2,161

Rusk County, Texas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Rusk County, Texas

Approximately 17.5% of adults in Rusk County, Texas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Rusk County, Texas has increased by 2.7 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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