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Ruth

California · 195 residents · 38.865 sq mi
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Ruth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 35% since 2011. Median home value is $123,900. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
+35%vs 2011
vs 144 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
5 / sq mi
+35%vs 2011
vs 4 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
54.9
−2%vs 2011
vs 56.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
66179292405518201020202024Ruth
2024480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $51,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,500
−7%vs 2011
vs $24,099 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+25%vs 2011
vs 0.204 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance39.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services25.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $290,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
17.2%
−60.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
77.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−55%vs 2011
vs 5.7 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(144)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(8)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.4%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.9 min
−15%vs 2011
vs 69.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
57.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
Female
47.7%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
Foreign born
7.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruth, California?

Ruth, California has about 195 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruth, California?

The typical household in Ruth, California earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruth, California expensive?

In Ruth, California, the median home is worth about $123,900.

How educated are people in Ruth, California?

About 23.4% 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 13.2% 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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