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Ruston, LA

Founded 1885Lincoln ParishElev. 102 m
Population
22,224
Median home
$226,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Ruston

Ruston is a city in Louisiana with about 22,224 residents. Ruston was founded in 1885 and sits in Lincoln Parish. The median age is 23.8 and the median household income is $32,765. Homes carry a median value of $226,700, and about 37% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (46.9%). Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,224
Median age
23.8
Median household income
$32,765
Per-capita income
$21,929
Poverty rate
36.3%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
14.1 min
Work from home
12.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White46.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black42.5%
Asian2.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Service23.5%
Sales & office22.5%
Production, transportation & material moving10.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$226,700
Median gross rent
$819/mo
Owner-occupied
36.7%
Median year built
1986
Households
8,475
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Ruston has 10 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading60%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Ruston High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
I.A. Lewis SchoolMiddleGrades 6–6
Ruston Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
A. E. Phillips Laboratory SchoolElementary
Cypress Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Glen View Elementary SchoolElementary
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary
Ruston Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Howard SchoolOtherGrades 2–12
Lincoln Parish Early Childhood Center

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime67% above national
Ruston644
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 68% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime103% above national
Ruston3,970
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↑ 30% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Ruston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Ruston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lincoln County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Ruston is in Lincoln County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Ruston was founded in 1885 and sits in Lincoln Parish. Elevation ~102 m.

Map of Ruston
Ruston, LA
Where Ruston is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerRuston
Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

First Presbyterian ChurchKidd-Davis HouseJames, T. L., HouseCalhoun FarmhouseFederal BuildingTownsend HouseLewis HouseRuston State Bank
Notable people from Ruston
Aaron HolidayGilbert GrayJeff MangumJames GravesBert JonesGeorge BallasMike GreenKyle WilliamsPatrick RamseyLeon Barmore
People searches in Ruston
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Nearby cities
West Monroe (28 mi)Monroe (33 mi)Minden (38 mi)Bastrop (46 mi)Bossier (59 mi)Natchitoches (62 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Ruston, LA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Ruston, Louisiana.

David Earl Hill, 47
Ruston · Lincoln County · 71270
AKA David E Bolton, David H Bolton
Calvin Lee Redd, 60ABSCONDER
Ruston · Lincoln County · 71270
AKA Michael L Doakes, David Lee Jones
Michael Elliott Taylor, 36
Ruston · 71270

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Ruston — frequently asked

What is the population of Ruston, Louisiana?
Ruston has a population of about 22,224, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Ruston?
The median home value in Ruston is $226,700, and the median gross rent is $819/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Ruston safe? What is the crime rate?
Ruston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 644 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Ruston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lincoln County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, heat wave.
How many schools are in Ruston?
Ruston has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Ruston?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Ruston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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