Categories in Rusk, Texas
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Rusk, Texas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | 67 | 42 years |
| Health and medical | 63 | 28 years |
| Restaurants | 49 | 29 years |
| Public administration | 45 | 30 years |
| Cemeteries and crematoriums | 42 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 28 | 43 years |
| Finance other | 22 | 77 years |
| Car repair | 21 | 28 years |
| Education | 20 | 43 years |
| Gas station | 20 | 18 years |
| Shopping | 19 | 26 years |
| Real estate | 19 | 37 years |
| Shopping other | 18 | 43 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 17 | — |
| Accountants | 14 | 31 years |
| Construction of buildings | 14 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 13 | — |
| Churches | 13 | — |
Rusk, Texas Facts
| Area | 7.5 mi² |
| Population | 5,050 |
| Male Population | 3,116 (61.7%) |
| Female Population | 1,934 (38.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +125.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.5% |
| Median Age | 38.8 years (Male: 39.9, Female: 36.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $55,310 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 430, 903 |
| Neighborhoods | Rusk |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 31.79601, -95.15022 |
| Zip Codes | 75785 |
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Rusk, Texas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,238 | 3,804 | 5,125 | 5,727 | 5,050 | 4,942 | 5,088 |
| Population Density | 297.3 / mi² | 505.2 / mi² | 680.7 / mi² | 760.7 / mi² | 670.7 / mi² | 656.4 / mi² | 675.8 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRusk, Texas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk, Texas | +125.6% | +32.8% | -1.5% |
| Texas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rusk, Texas Median Age
Median Age: 38.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk, Texas | 38.8 yrs | 36.6 yrs | 39.9 yrs |
| Texas | 33.8 yrs | 34.8 yrs | 32.8 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rusk, Texas Population Density
Population Density: 671 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk, Texas | 5,050 | 7.53 sq mi | 671 / mi² |
| Texas | 27.5 million | 268,596.2 sq mi | 103 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rusk, Texas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Rusk, Texas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Rusk, Texas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $28,341 | $27,401 | $34,823 | $41,379 | $40,036 | $56,059 | $48,516 | $55,310 |
| Total GDP | $46.2M | $49M | $63.1M | $77.6M | $81.1M | $115.6M | $94.7M | $106.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Rusk, Texas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk, Texas | 73,739 tn | 14.6 tn | 9,794 tons/mi² |
| Texas | 488,896,034 tn | 17.76 tn | 1,820.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Rusk, Texas CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 73,739 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 9,794 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4/18 | 3:06 PM | 3.5 | 70.2 km | 5,000 m | 7km NNW of Timpson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/13 | 11:51 PM | 4.3 | 69.5 km | 4,690 m | 3km WNW of Timpson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/13 | 9:52 PM | 4.2 | 62 km | 4,750 m | 14km WNW of Timpson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 1/25/13 | 7:01 AM | 4.1 | 80.7 km | 5,000 m | 11km SE of Timpson, Texas | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/12 | 8:12 AM | 4.8 | 75.3 km | 5,000 m | eastern Texas | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/12 | 3:15 PM | 3.9 | 67.5 km | 7,000 m | eastern Texas | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/81 | 12:36 PM | 3.2 | 27.1 km | 5,000 m | northern Texas | usgs.gov |
| 6/9/81 | 1:46 AM | 3 | 80.7 km | 5,000 m | northern Texas | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/91 | 6:00 AM | 3.8 | 11.6 km | — | eastern Texas | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rusk, Texas
Rusk is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,551 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cherokee County.
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