U.S. County · Profile

Rusk County

14.1KTotal Population
15Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.86%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rusk County has a population of 14,143 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Rusk County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.4%13,492
Two or More Races2.8%396
Hispanic or Latino2.1%297
Black or African American0.7%99
Asian0.5%71
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%28
Some Other Race0.2%28
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%14

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Rusk County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$57,473
22.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,329
18.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.9% below national average
Median Age
49.0 years

Income & Poverty

$57,473Median Household Income
$31,329Per Capita Income
11.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$57,473$70,178
Families$70,774$81,276
Married-couple Families$70,774$79,267
Nonfamily Households$36,687$39,622

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Rusk County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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