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Ruth

County:
Humboldt County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
38.865
State:
California

Ruth is a CDP located in Humboldt County, California. Ruth has a 2026 population of 158. Ruth is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Ruth is $78,247 with a poverty rate of 7.92%. The median age in Ruth is 57.5 years: 57.7 years for males, and 52.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 165.2 males.

158
Total Population
4.1
Density (mi²)
-2 -1.25%
Growth

Ruth Population

Ruth Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026158-2-1.25%
2025160-3-1.84%

Median Age

Overall: 57.5 years
Female: 52.6 years
Male: 57.7 years

Ruth Adults

There are 470 adults, (126 of whom are seniors) in Ruth.

Sex Ratio

Female: 181 (37.7%)
Male: 299 (62.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ruth includes 97.08% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White46697.08%
Two or more races102.08%
Other race40.83%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races102.08%
Other race40.83%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White46697.08%

Ruth Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ruth 's average per capita income is $60,373. Household income levels show a median of $78,247. The poverty rate stands at 7.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,621-
Families$78,595$83,715
Households$78,247$74,014
Non Families-$26,941

$60,373

Average Income

$78,247

Median Household Income

7.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)