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Ruston

Washington · 749 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Ruston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
+1%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,926 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6158009851K1K1990201020202024Ruston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,917
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,287
+70%since 2000
from $22,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,100
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,230
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+61%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(618)
Black2.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6%(45)
Asian2.7%(20)
Other4.7%(35)
Diversity Score36.8%(276)
Diversity Score
37
+69%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruston, Washington?

Ruston, Washington has about 749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruston, Washington?

The typical household in Ruston, Washington earns about $77,917 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 $352,100, and the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Ruston, Washington?

About 27.8% 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 3.8% 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 58 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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