State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
967.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.40%
Growth Since 2010
-18.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Ruleville, Mississippi Population 2021
2,437
Ruleville is a city located in Sunflower County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 2,437, it is the 87th largest city in Mississippi and the 6910th largest city in the United States . Ruleville is currently declining at a rate of -2.40% annually and its population has decreased by -18.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,007 in 2010. Ruleville reached it's highest population of 3,332 in 1980. Spanning over 3 miles, Ruleville has a population density of 968 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ruleville is $53,661 with a poverty rate of 34.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $499 per month, and the median house value is $91,500. The median age in Ruleville is 36.9 years, 31 years for males, and 43 years for females.
Ruleville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruleville was:
- Black or African American: 76.46%
- White: 23.39%
- Two or more races: 0.15%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Ruleville, Mississippi is 2,437 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,617.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,007.
Ruleville, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,040 | 76.46% |
| White | 624 | 23.39% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.15% |
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Ruleville Population by Race
Ruleville Population Pyramid $2021
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Ruleville Population by Age
Ruleville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 986 | 2.52 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 465 | 1.2 | 53.5 |
| Female | 276 | 3.84 | 34.4 |
| Married | 230 | 3.6 | 69.1 |
| Male | 15 | 2.67 | 100 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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Ruleville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 5.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 10.24% |
| High School Graduate | 630 | 34.69% |
| Some College | 473 | 26.05% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 6.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 10.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 6.72% |
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Ruleville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ruleville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,364 | 1,097 | 187 |
| White | 432 | 409 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.47%.
Ruleville Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,175
Average Earnings
$29,594
Average Male
$30,544
Average Female
Ruleville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ruleville Language by Age
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Ruleville Language
99.52% of Ruleville residents speak only English, while 0.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
Ruleville Language
34.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.76%
Male Poverty Rate
33.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ruleville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ruleville is Black, with 44.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ruleville is Black, with 44.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.47%.
Ruleville Poverty
Ruleville Poverty Rate by Education
Ruleville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.6%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Ruleville Married by Age and Sex
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Ruleville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ruleville Marital Status by Race
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Ruleville Marital Status
Ruleville Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 74 | 4.65% |
| White | 16 | 3.16% |
Ruleville Veterans by Race
Ruleville Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ruleville Veterans by Education
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60%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
14.8%
Unemployment Rate
Ruleville Employment by Age
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Ruleville Employment by Race
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Ruleville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Ruleville residents were born in the United States, with 91.90% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Ruleville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,437 | -60 | -2.40% |
| 2020 | 2,497 | -60 | -2.35% |
| 2019 | 2,557 | -60 | -2.29% |
| 2018 | 2,617 | -49 | -1.84% |
| 2017 | 2,666 | -53 | -1.95% |
| 2016 | 2,719 | -60 | -2.16% |
| 2015 | 2,779 | -41 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 2,820 | -48 | -1.67% |
| 2013 | 2,868 | -77 | -2.61% |
| 2012 | 2,945 | -40 | -1.34% |
| 2011 | 2,985 | -19 | -0.63% |
| 2010 | 3,004 | -230 | -0.74% |
| 2000 | 3,234 | -11 | -0.03% |
| 1990 | 3,245 | -87 | -0.26% |
| 1980 | 3,332 | 0.00% |