Economy & Jobs — Rusk, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,438 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,931 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,147 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.6% |
| Professional | 15.8% |
| Transportation | 9.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Convenience Stores | 9 |
| Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
