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Ruhenstroth

Nevada · 1,682 residents · 2.833 sq mi
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The short version

Ruhenstroth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $670,200. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,682
+5%since 2023
from 1,605 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
594 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 567 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.5
+1%since 2023
from 57.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8991K1K2K2K201020202024Ruhenstroth
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(72)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.1%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.4%(158)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.1%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(155)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.6%(263)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.2%(424)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.9%(234)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.6%(246)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(53)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,281
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,533 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,972
−11%since 2023
from $51,712 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+8%since 2023
from 0.380 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$670,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $665,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
−3%since 2023
from 6.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(251)
Asian1.9%(31)
Other10.8%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(226)
Asian1%(16)
Other10.3%(173)
Diversity Score
50
−10%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.3%(190)
Nicaraguan0.9%(15)
Spaniard0.5%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino1%(16)
Ancestry
English15.2%(255)
German9.3%(156)
American8.1%(137)
Italian5.3%(89)
Irish5.1%(85)
French4.6%(77)
Scottish3.8%(64)
Danish2.4%(41)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(31)
Dutch1.5%(26)
Lithuanian1.3%(22)
Russian0.7%(11)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(8)
Welsh0.4%(7)
Norwegian0.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+2%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Female
49.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(133)
Married75.9%(580)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.7%(51)
Women 15+
Never married6.3%(51)
Married83%(667)
Widowed6.3%(51)
Divorced4.4%(35)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruhenstroth, Nevada?

Ruhenstroth, Nevada has about 1,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruhenstroth, Nevada?

The typical household in Ruhenstroth, Nevada earns about $105,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruhenstroth, Nevada expensive?

In Ruhenstroth, Nevada, the median home is worth about $670,200.

How educated are people in Ruhenstroth, Nevada?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ruhenstroth, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruhenstroth, Nevada?

About 14.1% of people in Ruhenstroth, Nevada 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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