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Ruleville

Mississippi · 3,007 residents · 2.518 sq mi
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Ruleville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,639. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,200. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,007
−7%since 2000
from 3,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,194 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+9%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ruleville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,639
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,351 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,341
+6%since 2000
from $11,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(602)
Black80%(2,586)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.5%(1,310)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(386)
Black85.3%(2,565)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(21)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(903)
Diversity Score
30
−26%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−13%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruleville, Mississippi?

Ruleville, Mississippi has about 3,007 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruleville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ruleville, Mississippi earns about $22,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruleville, Mississippi expensive?

In Ruleville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Ruleville, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ruleville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruleville, Mississippi?

About 28.6% of people in Ruleville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruleville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruleville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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