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Ruso

North Dakota · 4 residents (2025 est.) · 0.249 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 2 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4
−33%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281

PEP 2025 EST:4 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
04711141990201020202024Ruso
20244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2014
from 66.7% in 2014
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 50.0% in 2014
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 50.0% in 2014
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2014
from 0.0% in 2014
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2014
from 12.5% in 2014
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruso, North Dakota?

Ruso, North Dakota has about 4 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Ruso, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ruso, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruso, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Ruso, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruso, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruso, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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

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