Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston: Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Ruston is a city located in the county of Lincoln Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,859 and a population density of 402 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,891 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ruston
| Population : | 21,891 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln Parish |
| Postal code : | 71270 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 54.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 335 feet / 102 meters |
| Capital city : | Ruston is capital of Lincoln Parish |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:27:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 403 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ruston is located at 32°31'24"N 92°38'17"W (32.5232100, -92.6379300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ruston
Demographics
The population of Ruston increased by 0.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,859 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,983 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,938 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,031 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,959 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,003 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,024 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,033 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,028 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,854 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,891 | 0.17% | estimation process |
People born in Ruston (46)
People born in Ruston, including basketball player Karl Malone, neofolk musician from the United States Jeff Mangum, football player Bert Jones, .
List
- James Graves (American sport shooter) he was born in 27/03/1963
- Leon Barmore (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 03/06/1944
- Lazarius Levingston (Player of American football) he was born in 16/11/1987
- Charles C. Barham (American politician and lawyer) he was born in 20/04/1934
- Don Shows (American football player and coach) he was born in 15/02/1940
- George B. Holstead (American politician) he was born in 31/07/1924
- George Ballas (American entrepreneur and inventor) he was born in 28/06/1925
- George Stone (American baseball player (1946-)) he was born in 09/07/1946
- Gilbert Gray (sailor) he was born in 01/06/1902
- Guy Bordelon (American flying ace) he was born in 01/02/1922
- Jack Hunt (American football player) he was born in 30/11/1981
- John Clint Williamson (American ambassador) he was born in 08/08/1961
- Kenny Wright (American football cornerback) he was born in 14/09/1977
- Kyle Williams (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 10/06/1983
- Michael Brooks (American football player) he was born in 02/03/1964
- Mike Green (Player of American football) he was born in 06/12/1976
- Norman L. Richardson (American journalist and newspaper editor) he was born in 20/02/1935
- Patrick Ramsey (American football player) he was born in 14/02/1979
Schools in Ruston
College & universities near Ruston, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159647 | Louisiana Tech University | Ruston (LA) | 71272 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ruston, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ruston , Washington city in Washington state with a population of 848 people.
Other cities in Lincoln Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Ruston | 21,854 | Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Grambling | 5,114 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Choudrant | 987 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Dubach | 900 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Simsboro | 832 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Vienna | 365 | Town in Louisiana (United-States) |
Distance to Other Cities
Ruston distances to largest Louisiana cities
