Ruston, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,293
Population
4,973/sq mi density
$113,971
Median Income
$77,129 per capita
$808,200
Home Value
$763,290 Zillow
$2,489
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
1,570
Violent Crime/100K
4,907 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,971 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$808,200 home value, $2,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,570 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,293
Census 2023
Population Density
4,973
per square mile
Land Area
0.1
square miles (0.3 km²)
Median Age
47.8 yrs
23% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.4%
Black
1.5%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
7.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.2%
Spanish
7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.1%
Veterans
9.4%
57% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.8%
6% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.4%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.6%
81% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,293 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,973 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.1% |
| Female | 52.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
Language
| English Only | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.1% |
| Veterans | 9.4% |
| Disability | 13.8% |
| Health Insurance | 98.4% |
| Uninsured | 1.6% |
| Broadband Access | 99.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |