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Ruleville

Mississippi · 2,642 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 $41,815. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 592 residents. 18% 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 $87,100. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,642
−18%since 2000
from 3,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+36%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ruleville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,815
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,351 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,933
+97%since 2000
from $11,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13%(344)
Black84.7%(2,238)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(792)
Diversity Score
30
−26%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruleville, Mississippi?

Ruleville, Mississippi has about 2,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruleville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ruleville, Mississippi earns about $41,815 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Ruleville, Mississippi?

About 18.0% 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 29.4% 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 599 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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