| Population | 8,953 (2010-2014), rank #167 |
| Population Growth | 7.56% since 2000, rank #179 |
| Population Density: | 48.24/sq mi, rank #307 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,122 at 2010-2014—25.22% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $73,500 at 2010-2014—45.83% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 182.98 sq mi, rank #54 |
| Water Area: | 2.61 sq mi (1.41%), rank #137 |
| State: | Louisiana |
| Area: | Ruston, LA |
| Counties: | Jackson County, Bienville County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s6.gif\") , rank #493 |
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