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Crime in Ruston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ruston. Key points include:
There were 753 total crimes in Ruston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ruston is 3,382.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ruston is 426.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ruston is 2,956.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ruston is 59.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ruston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ruston / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 753 | 3,382.9 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 95 | 426.8 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 13.5 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 40.4 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 350.4 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 658 | 2,956.1 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 80 | 359.4 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 537 | 2,412.5 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 184.2 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ruston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ruston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ruston is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ruston is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ruston is $225,351.
The median income in Ruston is $31,120.
Ruston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ruston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ruston | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ruston, LA Weather
The average high in Ruston is 75.7° and the average low is 52.3°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ruston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ruston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ruston
The current population in Ruston is 22,284. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,284 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 22,224 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 22,282 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 22,286 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 21,987 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 21,976 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 22,055 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 22,154 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 22,245 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 22,185 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 22,149 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 22,033 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 21,805 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 21,702 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 21,578 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ruston
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Ruston is:
47.2% White with 10,522 White residents.
43.2% African American with 9,631 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 298 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 443 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 33 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 111 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 829 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 417 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ruston | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 43.2% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ruston
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Ruston is 50.4% female with 11,232 female residents.
Ruston is 49.6% male with 11,051 male residents.
| Gender | Ruston | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ruston for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Ruston completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Ruston completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Ruston completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Ruston completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Ruston completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Ruston completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Ruston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ruston completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Ruston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ruston | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ruston, Louisiana
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15.6% of households in Ruston earn Less than $10,000.
13.1% of households in Ruston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Ruston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.0% of households in Ruston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Ruston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Ruston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.9% of households in Ruston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.2% of households in Ruston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.4% of households in Ruston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Ruston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ruston | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.6% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.1% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
