Ruthven, IA is a small town located in Palo Alto County with a population of 780. It has a population density of 1,603 people per square mile which is much lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of things to do in Ruthven for year-round activities. Derrickson's Pub and Grill is a local restaurant that serves up traditional home cooked meals. The Ruthven Public Library offers books, movies, and other educational resources to the community. For outdoor activities, locals can enjoy hiking at nearby Twin Lakes State Park or biking on the Clay and Dickinson County Trails. There are also organizations such as the Amercian Legion Post and churches like St. John’s Lutheran Church that hold events throughout the year. Ruthven is also home to some great sporting events like football games at the high school stadium and tournaments hosted by local golf courses like Christmas Lake Golf Course.
The population in Ruthven is 780. There are 1,844 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ruthven is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ruthven is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ruthven
- 43.7% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ruthven
- 94.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander