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Rusk County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Ladysmith

Rusk County's estimated 2025 population is 14,231 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rusk County is the 65th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 14,730 and has seen a growth of -3.39% since that time.

14,231
Total Population
16
Population Density (mi²)
65
Population Rank (State)
44 0.31%
Annual Population Growth

Rusk County Population

Rusk County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Rusk County includes 94.27% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,33594.27%
Two or more races4893.46%
Black or African American1300.92%
Other race660.47%
Native American590.42%
Asian590.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.06%

Rusk County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rusk County's average per capita income is $39,253. Household income levels show a median of $58,322. The poverty rate stands at 12.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,445-
Families$73,693$85,613
Households$58,322$72,443
Non Families$34,985$48,970

$39,253

Average Income

$58,322

Median Household Income

12.49%

Poverty Rate