Rusk County, WI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,322
Per Capita Income
$32,642
Poverty Rate
12.5%
SNAP Recipients
16.0%
Gini Index
0.409
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.4%
$25K–$50K23.1%
$50K–$75K20.7%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K15.4%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Rusk County, WI is $58,322 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,642. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.409 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).