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Ruston, LA


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Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston, Louisiana, in Lincoln county, is 30 miles W of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 233 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 20,546.

The People and Families of Ruston

In Ruston, about 34% of adults are married. Ruston has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 43% of Ruston is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ruston had a median family income of $37,394. Ruston benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ruston residents, with $19,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ruston Housing

In Ruston, 47% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Ruston, 89% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Ruston; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Ruston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRuston College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRuston Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRuston Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Ruston Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ruston Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ruston, LA

Comparing Ruston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men16
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income38
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents82
Housing Recently Built88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime37

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