Rusk County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$67,506
Per Capita Income
$33,420
Poverty Rate
14.3%
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Gini Index
0.482
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.1%
$25K–$50K23.0%
$50K–$75K14.6%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K16.9%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+6.9%
The median household income in Rusk County, TX is $67,506 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,420. 14.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.482 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).