Ruskin, FL Demographics
A map of Ruskin's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 11,114 | 38.8% |
White | 10,303 | 36.0% |
Black | 5,464 | 19.1% |
Multiracial | 970 | 3.4% |
Asian | 475 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 294 | 1.0% |
Ruskin, Florida had a population of 28,620 in 2020. It was 36.0% White, 19.1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 38.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ruskin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is the 141st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Ruskin's White Population
10,303 residents of Ruskin identify as White, or 36.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Ruskin less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #782 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more White than neighboring Wimauma (22.7% White), and Balm (31% White). Ruskin is less White than neighboring Apollo Beach (65% White), Sun City Center (77.7% White), and Gibsonton (38% White).
Ruskin's Black Population
5,464 residents of Ruskin identify as Black, or 19.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ruskin roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #207 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more Black than neighboring Apollo Beach (9% Black), Sun City Center (8.4% Black), Wimauma (11.8% Black), and Gibsonton (18.8% Black). Ruskin is less Black than neighboring Balm (28.8% Black).
Ruskin's Asian Population
475 residents of Ruskin identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ruskin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #365 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more Asian than neighboring Wimauma (1.2% Asian). Ruskin is less Asian than neighboring Apollo Beach (3.2% Asian), Sun City Center (1.8% Asian), Gibsonton (1.8% Asian), and Balm (2.6% Asian).
Ruskin's Hispanic Population
11,114 residents of Ruskin identify as Hispanic, or 38.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ruskin larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #136 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more Hispanic than neighboring Apollo Beach (17.3% Hispanic), Sun City Center (9.4% Hispanic), Gibsonton (36.2% Hispanic), and Balm (32.4% Hispanic). Ruskin is less Hispanic than neighboring Wimauma (61.5% Hispanic).
Ruskin's Native American/Other Population
294 residents of Ruskin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ruskin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apollo Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Sun City Center (0.7% Native American/Other), Wimauma (0.9% Native American/Other), and Balm (0.9% Native American/Other).
Ruskin's Multiracial Population
970 residents of Ruskin identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ruskin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ruskin is ranked #519 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ruskin is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City Center (2.1% Multiracial), and Wimauma (1.9% Multiracial). Ruskin is less Multiracial than neighboring Apollo Beach (4.6% Multiracial), Gibsonton (4.2% Multiracial), and Balm (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.