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Rusk, Texas, in Cherokee county, is 39 miles S of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 118 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 5,085 residents.
In Rusk, about 28% of adults are married.
The people of Rusk are more likely male than female.
In 2000, Rusk had a median family income of $33,952. Home-based work is more common in Rusk than in most places.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($14,510) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rusk. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Rusk was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Rusk, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in Rusk expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Rusk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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