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Ruth

Nevada · 440 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Ruth has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,429. Population has fallen 27% since 2011, a loss of 159 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
440
−27%vs 2011
vs 599 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
−27%vs 2011
vs 1,731 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−8%vs 2011
vs 40.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
64269474679884201020202024Ruth
2024298
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,429
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,454 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$19,053
−13%vs 2011
vs $22,003 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.343 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing47.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $65,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $674 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−38.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.8% in 2011
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.8%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 1.2 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(590)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(371)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.4%(112)
Diversity Score
25
+587%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 21.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Female
54.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruth, Nevada?

Ruth, Nevada has about 440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruth, Nevada?

The typical household in Ruth, Nevada earns about $51,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruth, Nevada expensive?

In Ruth, Nevada, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

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 23.6% of people in Ruth, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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