Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Ruston, LA vs Phoenix, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Phoenix is 0% more densely populated than Ruston.
- People are 72.6% more likely to be married in Phoenix.
- The Median Age is 10.0 years older in Phoenix.
 Ruston, LAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,591,119329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 space3
 Population - 201021,925  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,321,045285,036,114
 Population - 199020,027  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock29.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.3%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,073.693.4
 Land Area21.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ruston, LAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2016.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Ruston, LAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 White47.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.7%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Ruston, LAPhoenix, AZUnited States
 Married Population25.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.3%50.2%
 Never Married62.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households7,868  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock368,58880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,983  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.7%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews
Steven · Ruston, LA
Would not recommend it
Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

   |    Reply
Current · Ruston, LA
Wouldn’t make the voice to live here again
Over 5 years ago

Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ruston

See all reviews
Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
The Heart Of Arizona.
Over 1 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

   |    Reply
Francisco · Mesa, AZ
Strength Of A Big City.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

   |    Reply
Kent · Chandler, AZ
Big City Revitalization.
Over 1 years ago

Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Phoenix

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Olympia, WashingtonReedsport, OregonCompare
 Rising Sun, MarylandLewisburg, West VirginiaCompare
 Town Creek, AlabamaCitrus Heights, CaliforniaCompare
 Toccoa, GeorgiaWoodfin, North CarolinaCompare
 Provo, UtahLexington, MassachusettsCompare
 Athens, TennesseeTacoma, WashingtonCompare
 Scarsdale, New YorkBethesda, MarylandCompare
 Scranton, PennsylvaniaPlattsburgh, New YorkCompare
 Austin, TexasMinneapolis, MinnesotaCompare
 Battle Ground, WashingtonSantee, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Ruston, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.