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Ruth

Nevada · 298 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,500. With a median age of 71.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 71.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
298
+12%since 2023
from 266 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
861 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 769 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
71.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 71.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
64269474679884201020202024Ruth
2024298
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,453
+12%since 2023
from $30,764 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−8%since 2023
from 0.385 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing63.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score4.9%(15)
Diversity Score
5
+164%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
75.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
Female
24.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
36.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
49.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruth, Nevada?

Ruth, Nevada has about 298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ruth, Nevada expensive?

In Ruth, Nevada, the median home is worth about $68,500.

How educated are people in Ruth, Nevada?

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

What is the poverty rate in Ruth, Nevada?

About 6.7% of people in Ruth, 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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