Ruston, LA
Lincoln Parish County · Louisiana
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Ruston based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Ruston
National Avg
Louisiana Avg
Population: 63Income: 22Home Value: 23Safety: 100Education: 29Median Age: 40Climate: 50Cost of Living: 38
Quick Stats
Population
22,224
2023 ACS
Median Income
$32,765
2023
Median Home Value
$226,700
2023
Median Rent
$819
2023
Median Age
23.8
Unemployment
3.5%
Cost of Living Index
76.5
100 = national avg
Ruston, LA is a city in Lincoln Parish County, Louisiana. With a population of 22,224, it is one of the communities in Louisiana. The median household income is $32,765. The median home value is $226,700, and the median rent is $819. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Ruston.
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