Metro Profile
Micropolitan Statistical Area
Ruston, LA Micro Area
Total Population
48,160
Housing Units
20,650
Median Household Income
$38,035
Median Age
28.6
Economic Snapshot
Additional financial indicators for this area.
Median Family Income
$65,512
Median Household Income
$38,035
Sex Ratio (Males per 100 Females)
96.9
Male
49.2%
Count: 23,707
Female
50.8%
Count: 24,453
Racial Demographics
Population distribution by race.
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| One Race (Total) | 94.4% |
| White | 53.6% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3.6% |
| Black / African American | 37% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Am. Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% |
| Other Race | 1.5% |