Rusk, Texas

Rusk is a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County, Texas. The population of the city is 5,551.
Rusk 	Texas
Incorporated 	April 11, 1846
Motto 	"The Heart of East Texas"
County 	Cherokee
Population 	5,551
Elevation 	518 ft (158 m)
Mayor 	Felicity Branch
City Guildmaster	Jerry Anderson
ZIP code 	75785
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
55.45% White (3,078)
28.64% Black or African American (1,590)
14.09% Hispanic or Latino (782)
1.82% Other (101)
12.9% (716) of Rusk residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Rusk has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 7 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.11 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Cherokee County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Rusk has been a wet city since May 9, 2009.
* The Texas State Railroad operates between Rusk and Palestine.
* The longest footbridge in the nation (circa 1861) and the longest zip line in Texas are located in Rusk.
* The Heritage Center of Cherokee County & Cherokee Civic Theater are located in Rusk.
* Rusk has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Nintendo World, a little bit of fast food, dollar stores, a landing strip, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Birmingham Golf Course, Brookshire Brothers, a couple of motels, an RV park, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, Jim Hogg Park, True Value, and a couple of other things.
Category:Texas Cities