| Population | 30,931 (2010-2014), rank #37 |
| Population Growth | -1.20% since 2000, rank #267 |
| Population Density: | 150.84/sq mi, rank #191 |
| Median Household Income: | $33,016 at 2010-2014—29.15% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $144,300 at 2010-2014—71.17% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 204.57 sq mi, rank #43 |
| Water Area: | 0.48 sq mi (0.24%), rank #279 |
| State: | Louisiana |
| Area: | Ruston, LA |
| Counties: | Lincoln County, Jackson County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #393 |
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