Demographics in Ruston, LA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Ruston?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

22,224

Male

11,027

49.6%

Female

11,197

50.4%

Median Age

23.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

48.2%

Black

42.5%

Hispanic

2.3%

Asian

2.2%

Two or More

4.6%

Other

0.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.1%

High School or Higher

31.9%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

22.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Ruston, LA has a population of 22,224 with a median age of 23.8. The racial makeup is 48.2% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 42.5% Black, 2.2% Asian. About 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.2%.