Ruston Micro
Ruston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $55,700. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Ruston, LA?
Ruston, LA has about 41,745 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Ruston, LA?
The typical household in Ruston, LA earns about $19,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ruston, LA expensive?
In Ruston, LA, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.
How educated are people in Ruston, LA?
About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ruston, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ruston, LA?
About 26.6% of people in Ruston, LA live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024