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Ruston

Washington · 1,052 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Ruston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,331. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $912,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 268%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,245
+69%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,863 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 2,883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+13%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,052 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6158009851K1K1990201020202024Ruston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,331
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,674
+235%since 2000
from $22,565 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.3%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+3%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$912,700
+268%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,598
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
+179%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(625)
Black2.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(28)
Asian2.3%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(868)
Black1.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(84)
Asian9.4%(117)
Other12.5%(156)
Diversity Score60.6%(754)
Diversity Score
61
+178%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruston, Washington?

Ruston, Washington has about 1,245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruston, Washington?

The typical household in Ruston, Washington earns about $116,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruston, Washington expensive?

In Ruston, Washington, the median home is worth about $912,700, and the typical rent is about $2,598 a month.

How educated are people in Ruston, Washington?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ruston, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruston, Washington?

About 7.1% of people in Ruston, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruston, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruston, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 554 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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