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Population Review

Ruston city, LA — Population & Demographics

Ruston city, LA has a population of 22,224. The median household income is $32,765 and the median age is 23.8.

22,224

Population

$32,765

Median Income

$226,700

Median Home Value

23.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White48.2%
Black or African American42.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$32,765

Median Household Income

$21,929

Per Capita Income

22.2%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$226,700

Median Home Value

$819

Median Rent

36.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.9%

High School+

42.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

12.8%

Work From Home

14.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruston city, LA has a population of 22,224 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Ruston city, LA is $32,765, with 22.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Ruston city, LA is $226,700, with median rent at $819.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.