| Place Name | Rusk |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 75785 |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Area Code(s) | 430,903 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 5,546 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -4.79% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 62.07% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Jacksonville, TX |
| US Congressional District(s) | Texas 5th |
| State House Districts | 11 |
| State Senate Districts | 3 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 62.07% |
| African American | 22.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 13.64% |