Ruston, WA Demographics
A map of Ruston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 810 | 76.8% |
Multiracial | 80 | 7.6% |
Asian | 69 | 6.5% |
Hispanic | 69 | 6.5% |
Black | 15 | 1.4% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 1.1% |
Ruston, Washington had a population of 1,055 in 2020. It was 76.8% White, 1.4% Black, 6.5% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ruston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is the 390th 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).
Ruston's White Population
810 residents of Ruston identify as White, or 76.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ruston larger than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #344 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is more White than neighboring Fircrest (68.1% White), Tacoma (54.8% White), and University Place (59.6% White). Ruston is less White than neighboring Wollochet (81.5% White), and Browns Point (80% White).
Ruston's Black Population
15 residents of Ruston identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ruston roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #155 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is more Black than neighboring Wollochet (1.2% Black). Ruston is less Black than neighboring Fircrest (7.3% Black), Tacoma (9.9% Black), Browns Point (1.7% Black), and University Place (8.6% Black).
Ruston's Asian Population
69 residents of Ruston identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ruston roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #92 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is more Asian than neighboring Fircrest (5.4% Asian), Wollochet (4.1% Asian), and Browns Point (4% Asian). Ruston is less Asian than neighboring Tacoma (9.1% Asian), and University Place (10.7% Asian).
Ruston's Hispanic Population
69 residents of Ruston identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ruston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #371 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is more Hispanic than neighboring Wollochet (5.3% Hispanic), and Browns Point (5.8% Hispanic). Ruston is less Hispanic than neighboring Fircrest (7.4% Hispanic), Tacoma (13.2% Hispanic), and University Place (9.5% Hispanic).
Ruston's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Ruston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ruston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #491 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fircrest (1.4% Native American/Other), Wollochet (1.5% Native American/Other), Tacoma (3.9% Native American/Other), Browns Point (1.3% Native American/Other), and University Place (2.1% Native American/Other).
Ruston's Multiracial Population
80 residents of Ruston identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ruston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Ruston is ranked #135 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ruston is more Multiracial than neighboring Wollochet (6.4% Multiracial), and Browns Point (7.1% Multiracial). Ruston is less Multiracial than neighboring Fircrest (10.3% Multiracial), Tacoma (9.2% Multiracial), and University Place (9.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.