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Rusk County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Rusk County has 14,146 residents, down 0.2% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 339 households moved in and 394 moved out (-55 net), while a net $1.5M of income left. Median household income is $59,944, the median home $163,400 and median rent $874 a month.
In Wisconsin: 57th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 70th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 70th of 72 counties for median household income · 68th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Rusk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County, WI | 48 | $2.2M |
| Barron County, WI | 46 | $2.3M |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 25 | $1.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Rusk County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Barron County, WI | 54 | $2.3M |
| Chippewa County, WI | 49 | $2.1M |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 47 | $2.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.