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Ruthton

Minnesota · 241 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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Ruthton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

241
−15%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
418 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1652092542983421990201020202024Ruthton
2024222
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,491
+65%since 2000
from $13,016 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$34,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$450
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
51.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
11.8% rent
22.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
15.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.8
−29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(3)
Diversity Score5.3%(13)
5
+50%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
8.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
46.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Ruthton, Minnesota?

Ruthton, Minnesota has about 241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruthton, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ruthton, Minnesota earns about $42,500 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 $34,000, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Ruthton, Minnesota?

About 9.3% 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 8.8% of people in Ruthton, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruthton, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruthton, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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