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Ruston

Washington · 1,055 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Ruston is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,591. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $552,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
+43%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,121 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 2,883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+22%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6158009851K1K1990201020202024Ruston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,591
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,018
+188%since 2000
from $22,565 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$552,900
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,063
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+93%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(810)
Black1.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(69)
Asian6.5%(69)
Other9.3%(98)
Diversity Score50%(527)
Diversity Score
50
+130%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 75.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruston, Washington?

Ruston, Washington has about 1,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruston, Washington?

The typical household in Ruston, Washington earns about $101,591 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 $552,900, and the typical rent is about $2,063 a month.

How educated are people in Ruston, Washington?

About 55.8% 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 7.0% 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 364 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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