Demographics & People — Ruston, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,293 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 44.5 |
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| Total Households | 672 |
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| Family Households | 375 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.92 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2938 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 975 |
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| Black or African American | 19 |
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| Asian | 99 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 302 |
| English | 207 |
| Irish | 198 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 167 |
| German | 153 |
| Norwegian | 111 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| Scottish | 51 |
| Italian | 44 |
| European | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,165 |
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| Spanish | 34 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,250 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 107 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,075 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ruston, Washington.
