Rusk
City in Cherokee County, Texas
Rusk is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, with 5,285 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gallatin, 6.8 miles N.
- 5,285residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 731 / sq mipopulation density
- 75785ZIP code
About Rusk
Rusk is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Texas, United States. At the 2020 United States census, it had a population of 5,285.
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Living in Rusk
- Median household income
- $53,438
- Median home value
- $157,400
- Median rent
- $643/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Rusk had 5,285 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,285 |
|---|---|
| Density | 731 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rusk at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,285 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.23 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7978° N, 95.1488° W |
| ZIP code | 75785 |
| Official website | rusktx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4863848 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rusk
- Gallatin6.8 mi N
- Reklaw10.9 mi NE
- Alto11.1 mi SE
- New Summerfield12.8 mi N
- Jacksonville13.1 mi NW
- Cushing18.1 mi E
- Neches20.3 mi W
- Cuney22.7 mi NW
- Troup24.1 mi N
- Wells24.2 mi SE
- Bullard25.9 mi NW
- Shadybrook27.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rusk
What county is Rusk in?
Rusk is in Cherokee County, Texas.
What is the population of Rusk, TX?
5,285 people lived in Rusk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rusk, TX?
The ZIP code of Rusk is 75785.
What is the elevation of Rusk?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rusk?
Gallatin (6.8 mi), Reklaw (10.9 mi), Alto (11.1 mi), New Summerfield (12.8 mi), Jacksonville (13.1 mi).
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