| Place Name | Ruston |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 71270 |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Area Code(s) | 318 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 21,805 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.40% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 49.32% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Ruston, LA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Louisiana 5th |
| State House Districts | 11,12 |
| State Senate Districts | 29,35 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 49.32% |
| African American | 42.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% |
| Asian | 2.79% |
| Native American | 0.16% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.18% |