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Ruth

California · 480 residents · 38.865 sq mi
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Ruth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,247. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 315 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
480
+191%since 2023
from 165 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
+191%since 2023
from 4 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
−14%since 2023
from 66.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
66179292405518201020202024Ruth
2024480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,247
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,431
−8%since 2023
from $40,761 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+33.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
−46%since 2023
from 0.359 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing59%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction59%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance31.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services31.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
32.3%
−57.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
67.7% rent
Vacancy rate
49.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(34)
Diversity Score
7
−58%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
98.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
+37.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
1.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
Female
37.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
44.7%
+35.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
54.8%
+37.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruth, California?

Ruth, California has about 480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruth, California?

The typical household in Ruth, California earns about $78,247 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ruth, California?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ruth, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruth, California?

About 7.9% of people in Ruth, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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