Ruston Micro
Ruston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,977. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,300. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Ruston, LA?
Ruston, LA has about 42,509 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Ruston, LA?
The typical household in Ruston, LA earns about $26,977 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.
How educated are people in Ruston, LA?
About 31.8% 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 26.5% of people in Ruston, LA live below the federal poverty line.
Has Ruston, LA grown since 1990?
Yes, Ruston, LA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 764 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024