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Ruth

California · 254 residents · 38.865 sq mi
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Population has grown 49% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $305,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+49%since 2019
from 170 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+49%since 2019
from 4 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
61.5
+1%since 2019
from 60.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
66179292405518201020202024Ruth
2024480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,215
+33%since 2019
from $23,555 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $293,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
15.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(8)
Asian2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14%(36)
Diversity Score
14
−41%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
57.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruth, California?

Ruth, California has about 254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Ruth, California expensive?

In Ruth, California, the median home is worth about $305,300.

How educated are people in Ruth, California?

About 18.9% 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 31.5% 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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