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71270

Ruston, LA

Total Population
33,112
Median Household Income
$36,679
Median Home Value
$209,400
Median Rent
$814

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$36,679
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$209,400
100.2% above state median
Rent
$814
100% above state median
Median Age
27.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ruston, LA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 40.0% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 27.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 30.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$36,679
-51.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-63,791,692
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.57 people

Total Households
12,526
Family Households
33.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
35.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
15.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
15.3%
Total Employed Residents:7,180

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
200 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,443
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.2%
14,735 employed
Labor Force
15,531
742 unemployed
Median Age
27.8 years
Per Capita Income
$24,741
Poverty Rate
30.5%

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