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Ruston city, Louisiana

Official LSAD Designation: Ruston city • Census GEOID: 2266655 • Lincoln Parish

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Ruston city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $31,120 ±$1,970
Per Capita Income $21,473 ±$1,882
Poverty Rate 39.8% ±4.6%
Population Below Poverty Level 7,888 ±922
Unemployment Rate 3.4% ±1.5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 8,575 ±829
Broadband Internet Rate 84.6% ±3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).