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Ruch

Oregon · 1,151 residents · 6.735 sq mi
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Ruch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,700. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 324 residents. Median home value is $400,500. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
1,151
−22%since 2023
from 1,475 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 219 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6048411K1K2K201020202024Ruch
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(104)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(88)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(140)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5428.8%(332)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.1%(116)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(106)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(49)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $81,591 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,747
+11%since 2023
from $44,895 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+21%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $377,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,907
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,303 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+3%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
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-Hispanic91.8%(1,354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,070)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(50)
Diversity Score
17
−13%since 2023
from 19 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
Puerto Rican1.9%(22)
Mexican0.8%(9)
Ancestry
Italian15%(173)
French14.5%(167)
Irish12.4%(143)
English12%(138)
German6.3%(73)
Scottish4.3%(50)
Welsh4.3%(50)
Danish1.7%(19)
American1.6%(18)
Norwegian1.6%(18)
Arab1.1%(13)
Moroccan1.1%(13)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% 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
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
Female
56.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% 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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(110)
Married61%(263)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.5%(58)
Women 15+
Never married18.7%(98)
Married59.4%(312)
Widowed7.2%(38)
Divorced14.7%(77)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruch, Oregon?

Ruch, Oregon has about 1,151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruch, Oregon?

The typical household in Ruch, Oregon earns about $83,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruch, Oregon expensive?

In Ruch, Oregon, the median home is worth about $400,500, and the typical rent is about $1,907 a month.

How educated are people in Ruch, Oregon?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ruch, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruch, Oregon?

About 15.8% of people in Ruch, Oregon 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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