Ruskin is a CDP located in Hillsborough County Florida. Ruskin has a 2024 population of 30,823. Ruskin is currently growing at a rate of 3.26% annually and its population has increased by 20.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,640 in 2020.
The average household income in Ruskin is $88,073 with a poverty rate of 11.05%. The median age in Ruskin is 34 years: 34.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruskin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,140 | 43.69% |
| Black or African American | 7,817 | 25.99% |
| Two or more races | 4,254 | 14.15% |
| Other race | 4,024 | 13.38% |
| Asian | 812 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,640 | 3.12 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 5,036 | 3.54 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 2,110 | 1.21 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 1,626 | 4.26 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Male | 868 | 3.21 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.12
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,290 | 6.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,283 | 12.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,948 | 15.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,204 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 5,735 | 30.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 982 | 5.29% |
| Some College | 4,122 | 22.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,121 | 7,587 | 2,155 |
| Hispanic | 5,062 | 3,494 | 658 |
| Black | 4,410 | 4,294 | 880 |
| Other Race | 2,327 | 1,561 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 1,838 | 1,477 | 430 |
| Asian | 600 | 346 | 229 |
| Native American | 27 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 97.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,835 | $58,942 | $53,774 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,286 | $75,162 | $68,036 |
| High School Graduate | $39,275 | $47,016 | $32,586 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,365 | $41,218 | $27,750 |
| Overall | $45,583 | $50,000 | $40,076 |
| Some College | $46,536 | $52,298 | $40,395 |
$45,583
Average Earnings
$50,000
Average Male
$40,076
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.4% of Ruskin residents speak only English, while 29.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,786 | 1,858 | 18.99% |
| White | 10,735 | 812 | 7.56% |
| Other | 4,024 | 621 | 15.43% |
| Multiple | 4,237 | 527 | 12.44% |
| Black | 7,817 | 472 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 812 | 356 | 43.84% |
| Native | 27 | 12 | 44.44% |
11.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.03%
Male Poverty Rate
12.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ruskin is Native, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ruskin is Black, with 6.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.14% |
| High School | 7.95% |
| Some College | 6.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.65% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,547 | $91,472 |
| Households | $76,402 | $88,073 |
| Married Families | $97,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,518 | $65,374 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,932
Number of Veterans
1,587
Male Veterans
345
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 782 |
| First Gulf War | 625 |
| Vietnam | 454 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 667 |
| 55 to 64 | 372 |
| 65 to 74 | 368 |
| 75+ | 272 |
| 18 to 34 | 253 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,105 | 10.96% |
| Black | 439 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic | 263 | 4.15% |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 7.22% |
| Asian | 113 | 18.2% |
| Other Race | 98 | 3.29% |
| Native American | 12 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.45%
Born in Ruskin
87.16%
Native Born
12.84%
Foreign Born
6.81%
Non Citizen
6.02%
Naturalized
87.16% of Ruskin residents were born in the United States, with 40.45% having been born in Florida. 6.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,823 | 973 | 3.26% |
| 2023 | 29,850 | 972 | 3.37% |
| 2022 | 28,878 | 2,342 | 8.83% |
| 2021 | 26,536 | 896 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 25,640 | 110 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 25,530 | 2,053 | 8.74% |
| 2018 | 23,477 | 1,315 | 5.93% |
| 2017 | 22,162 | 1,106 | 5.25% |
| 2016 | 21,056 | 413 | 2% |
| 2015 | 20,643 | 1,797 | 9.54% |
| 2014 | 18,846 | 1,535 | 8.87% |
| 2013 | 17,311 | 1,181 | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 16,130 | 143 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 15,987 | -1,221 | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 17,208 | 0 | 0% |