Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

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2019 Population

129,200

0.203% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.2

0.261% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

14.3%

8.6% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$52,018

4.57% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$113,400

4.52% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

48,201

0.534% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX had a population of 129k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $52,018. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew from 128,938 to 129,200, a 0.203% increase and its median household income grew from $49,746 to $52,018, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), White (Hispanic) (15.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.5%), Other (Hispanic) (1.58%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.55%). 15.5% of the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.1% of the residents in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Panola College (951 degrees awarded in 2019), Jacksonville College-Main Campus (190 degrees), and Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (19 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%. Most people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX borders Shreveport City (South) PUMA, LA, Northwest Louisiana PUMA, LA, Harrison, Upshur & Marion Counties PUMA, TX, Smith County (Outside Tyler City) PUMA, TX, Gregg CountyLongview City PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, Angelina & Nacogdoches Counties PUMA, TX, and Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX.

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Diversity

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is home to a population of 129k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.98% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2019, there were 4.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83k people) in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.3k White (Hispanic) and 20.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Spanish (17,660 speakers), German (137 speakers), and Other Indo-European Languages (130 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
83k ± 10
White (Hispanic)
20.3k ± 628
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.1k ± 341

17.9%

Hispanic Population

23.1k people

17.9% of the people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are hispanic (23.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
17,660 speakers (14.6%)
German
137 speakers (0.113%)
Other Indo-European Languages
130 speakers (0.107%)

15.5% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Spanish. 14.6% of the overall population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.113% speak German and 0.107% speak Other Indo-European Languages, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.98%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

7.53%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

9.72k people

As of 2019, 7.98% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents (10.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 7.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 38.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents was 38.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,537 ± 2,192 people
El Salvador
190 ± 338 people
Albania
155 ± 305 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 8,537 Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents, followed by El Salvador with 190 and Albania with 155.

Citizenship

94.1%

2019 Citizenship

94.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.1% of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,338 ± 332
Gulf War (2001-)
948 ± 271
Gulf War (1990s)
877 ± 198

Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.52 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is $52,018. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

Males in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,384. The income inequality in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX employs 48.2k people. The largest industries in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (4,496 people), Support activities for mining (3,142 people), and Construction (3,025 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($117,933), Other health care services ($117,592), and Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($109,299).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,018

2019 value

± $1,751

4.57%

1 Year Growth

± 4.47%

Households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $52,018, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,746 in 2018, which represents a 4.57% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$58,408

Average Male Salary in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

± $8,487

$38,384

Average Female Salary in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

± $7,745

In 2019, full-time male employees in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX made 1.52 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

American Indian
$54,271 ± $45,104
Asian
$46,723 ± $94,436
White
$46,401 ± $5,883

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.16 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

0.457

2018 Wage GINI in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX

In 2019, the income inequality in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.389% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX (17.1k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
12,318 ± 810
Hispanic
4,145 ± 452
Black
3,826 ± 440

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

48.2k

2019 Value

0.534%

1 Year growth

± 0.534%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.534%, from 47.9k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,815 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,793 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,815 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,793 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,179 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (32.1 times higher than expected), Pumping station operators (27.1 times), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (24.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Construction managers ($157,562), Pharmacists ($153,842), and Firstline supervisors of nonretail sales workers ($132,247).

Industries

Employment by Industries

48.2k

2019 Value

0.534%

1 Year growth

± 0.534%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 0.534%, from 47.9k employees to 48.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,496 people), Support activities for mining (3,142 people), and Construction (3,025 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,496 people), Support activities for mining (3,142 people), and Construction (3,025 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of Support activities for mining (21.9 times higher than expected), Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (16.9 times), and Oil & gas extraction (15.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($117,933), Other health care services ($117,592), and Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($109,299).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX awarded 1,160 degrees. The student population of East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 1,255 male students and 1,971 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are White (647 and 57.8%), followed by Black or African American (229 and 20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (214 and 19.1%), and Asian (14 and 1.25%).

The largest universities in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Panola College (951 and 82%), Jacksonville College-Main Campus (190 and 16.4%), and Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary (19 and 1.64%).

The most popular majors in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (211 and 18.2%), General Studies (205 and 17.7%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (190 and 16.4%).

The median tuition cost in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $6,600.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
205 degree-majorss awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
95 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was General Studies with 205 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Panola College
951 degrees awarded
Jacksonville College-Main Campus
190 degrees awarded
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
19 degrees awarded

$6,600

Median Private

In 2019, the East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Panola College with 951 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

442

Degrees Awarded to Men

718

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 442 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, which is 0.616 times less than the 718 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
647 degrees awarded
Black or African American
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
214 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in East Texas COG (Southeast)--Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was White students. These 647 degrees mean that there were 2.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 229 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX was $113,400 in 2019, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $108,500 to $113,400, a 4.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$113,400

2019 Median

± $3,939

$108,500

2018 Median

± $3,612

In 2019, the median property value in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew to to $113,400 from the previous year's value of $108,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,018

Median Household Income

± $1,751

44.9k

Number of Households

± 1,499

In 2019, the median household income of the 44.9k households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX grew to $52,018 from the previous year's value of $49,746.

The following chart displays the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

2019 Homeownership

74.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.2% of the housing units in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.07% of the workforce in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (3.09%)

In 2019, 83.9% of workers in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (3.09%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

81.6% of the population of Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.7% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

18.4%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

16.4%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.7%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX declined by 1.72% from 18.7% to 18.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.