Rusk County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,000, reflecting a -0.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rusk County is the 66th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 14,730 and has grown -4.96% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.2 years
Female: 49.7 years
Male: 48.3 years
There are 11,345 adults, (3,691 of whom are seniors) in Rusk County.
Female: 6,881 (48.5%)
Male: 7,298 (51.5%)
The racial composition of Rusk County includes 93.62% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,275 | 93.62% |
| Two or more races | 518 | 3.65% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 1.16% |
| Other race | 117 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
Rusk County 's average per capita income is $40,576. Household income levels show a median of $59,944. The poverty rate stands at 13.11%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,149 | - |
| Families | $76,292 | $86,696 |
| Households | $59,944 | $73,376 |
| Non Families | $36,099 | $49,558 |
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