RUSTON, LA  71270

Total Population: 32,747

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Median Home Value

$218,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$37,599

Across all households

Median Age

28.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

39.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.6%
Two or More Races4.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Other Race1.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.0%

65 Years and Over

12.6%

Male

47.3%

Female

52.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

39.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

21.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$37,599

Mean Household Income

$64,573

Per Capita Income

$25,720

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$218,600

Median Rent

$819/mo

Total Housing Units

14,238

Owner-Occupied

49.6%

Renter-Occupied

50.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Married Couple Households

34.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.1%

Average Household Size

2.49

Broadband Internet Access

83.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 71270.