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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.
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.
In 2000, Ruston had a median family income of $37,394. Ruston benefits from its educated workforce.
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.
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.
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.
Ruston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Ruston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ruston colleges • Ruston travel • Ruston apartments and mortgage.
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