Ruston
City in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Ruston is a city in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, with 22,166 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grambling, 4.3 miles W.
- 22,166residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 21.2 sq miland area · 54.9 km²
- 1,046 / sq mipopulation density
- 71272main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ruston
Ruston is a city in and the parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. The 2020 population was 22,166. Ruston is near the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex region and is the home of Louisiana Tech University. Ruston is the principal city of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Lincoln Parish.
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Living in Ruston
- Median household income
- $31,120
- Median home value
- $225,300
- Median rent
- $816/mo
- Median age
- 24.3
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Ruston had 22,166 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,166 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,046 per sq mi (404 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruston at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,166 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.19 sq mi (54.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5338° N, 92.6352° W |
| ZIP codes | 71272, 71270 |
| Official website | ruston.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2266655 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruston
- Grambling4.3 mi W
- Vienna5.3 mi N
- Choudrant6.1 mi E
- Simsboro8.7 mi W
- Dubach11.8 mi N
- Quitman13.5 mi S
- Downsville14.4 mi NE
- Eros15.7 mi SE
- Calhoun16.4 mi E
- Arcadia16.7 mi W
- North Hodge18.0 mi S
- East Hodge18.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruston
What county is Ruston in?
Ruston is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Ruston, LA?
22,166 people lived in Ruston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruston, LA?
The main ZIP code is 71272. Other ZIP codes: 71270.
What is the elevation of Ruston?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruston?
Grambling (4.3 mi), Vienna (5.3 mi), Choudrant (6.1 mi), Simsboro (8.7 mi), Dubach (11.8 mi).
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