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Ruskin

Florida · 28,620 residents · 18.229 sq mi
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Ruskin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,283. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 20,299 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,200. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,620
+244%since 2000
from 8,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,570 / sq mi
+244%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,283
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,228 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,140
+94%since 2000
from $12,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(5,050)
Black0.9%(75)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(3,056)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(5,033)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36%(10,303)
Black19.1%(5,464)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(11,114)
Asian1.7%(475)
Other3.2%(913)
Diversity Score84.2%(24,109)
Diversity Score
84
+39%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruskin, Florida?

Ruskin, Florida has about 28,620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruskin, Florida?

The typical household in Ruskin, Florida earns about $62,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruskin, Florida expensive?

In Ruskin, Florida, the median home is worth about $192,200, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Ruskin, Florida?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ruskin, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruskin, Florida?

About 17.2% of people in Ruskin, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruskin, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruskin, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,574 residents, a change of about 373 percent over that period.

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