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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ruthton

Minnesota · 327 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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Ruthton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,068. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $15,100. Households here earn about 58% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

327
+15%vs 2000
vs 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
567 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1652092542983421990201020202024Ruthton
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,068
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,339
−44%vs 2000
vs $13,016 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$15,100
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
94.8%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.6% in 2000
5.2% rent
1.2
+3%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(277)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(327)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.9%
−18.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ruthton, Minnesota?

Ruthton, Minnesota has about 327 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ruthton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ruthton, Minnesota earns about $13,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruthton, Minnesota expensive?

In Ruthton, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $15,100, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Ruthton, Minnesota?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ruthton, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruthton, Minnesota?

About 19.0% of people in Ruthton, Minnesota 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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