Ruston, LA is a small city located in Northern Louisiana with a population of 22,286 and a population density of 1,040 people per square mile. Ruston offers many options for businesses, outdoor activities and organizations to enjoy. Some of the local businesses include The Ruston Farmers Market, which serves the community fresh produce year-round as well as craft items from local artisans. There are also numerous outdoor activities to participate in such as hiking at Lincoln Parish Park or camping at Lake D’Arbonne State Park. For those interested in organizations, Ruston is home to the Kiwanis Club which helps out in the community with charitable projects and events throughout the year. Finally, there are many sporting events held locally such as football games at Joe Aillet Stadium or basketball games at Thomas Assembly Center.
The population in Ruston is 22,286. There are 1,059 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ruston is 24.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ruston is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ruston
- 25.9% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 23.6% are married with children
- 33.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ruston
- 46.1% are White
- 47.9% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander