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Ruth

Nevada · 371 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Ruth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,467. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 239 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

371
+181%since 2019
from 132 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,072 / sq mi
+181%since 2019
from 382 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
48.4
−19%since 2019
from 59.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
64269474679884201020202024Ruth
2024298
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,467
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
$31,742
+3%since 2019
from $30,770 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
6.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing53.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing53.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$64,600
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
81.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
19.0% rent
0.8
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(22)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(60)
16
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
US average: 26.9
46.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
23.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

65.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
34.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.4% in 2019
3.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ruth, Nevada?

Ruth, Nevada has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruth, Nevada?

The typical household in Ruth, Nevada earns about $80,467 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 $64,600.

How educated are people in Ruth, Nevada?

About 7.7% 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 6.4% 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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