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 $86,063 with a poverty rate of 14.08%. The median age in Ruskin is 32.9 years: 33.8 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ruskin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,325 | 49.61% |
| Black or African American | 7,457 | 25.82% |
| Other race | 3,540 | 12.26% |
| Two or more races | 2,648 | 9.17% |
| Asian | 786 | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,008 | 3.21 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Married | 4,650 | 3.5 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 1,870 | 1.23 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 1,577 | 4.45 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Male | 911 | 3.62 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,151 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,971 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,673 | 14.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,237 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 5,658 | 31.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,122 | 6.27% |
| Some College | 4,071 | 22.76% |
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 | 7,821 | 7,202 | 1,929 |
| Hispanic | 4,946 | 3,451 | 658 |
| Black | 4,148 | 4,031 | 871 |
| Other Race | 1,829 | 1,011 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 1,054 | 930 | 355 |
| Asian | 574 | 339 | 246 |
| Islander | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,102 | $49,662 | $50,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,381 | $71,425 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $35,950 | $44,518 | $29,005 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,875 | $39,038 | $26,152 |
| Overall | $41,842 | $45,700 | $36,287 |
| Some College | $42,794 | $46,389 | $36,651 |
$41,842
Average Earnings
$45,700
Average Male
$36,287
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.05% of Ruskin residents speak only English, while 30.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,560 | 2,032 | 21.26% |
| White | 10,170 | 947 | 9.31% |
| Black | 7,457 | 880 | 11.8% |
| Other | 3,540 | 685 | 19.35% |
| Asian | 786 | 424 | 53.94% |
| Multiple | 2,632 | 271 | 10.3% |
| Native | 34 | 20 | 58.82% |
14.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ruskin is Native, with 58.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ruskin is White, with 9.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.06% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
| Some College | 6.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 7.3% |
| Male Employed | 4.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,114 | $89,548 |
| Households | $73,828 | $86,063 |
| Married Families | $94,015 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,362 | $59,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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
1,768
Number of Veterans
1,430
Male Veterans
338
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 724 |
| First Gulf War | 560 |
| Vietnam | 462 |
| Korea | 86 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 579 |
| 65 to 74 | 400 |
| 55 to 64 | 312 |
| 18 to 34 | 252 |
| 75+ | 225 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,079 | 9.55% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 5.36% |
| Black | 310 | 6.77% |
| 2+ Races | 142 | 10.5% |
| Other Race | 116 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 111 | 19.34% |
| Native American | 10 | 29.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
45.89%
Born in Ruskin
86.22%
Native Born
13.78%
Foreign Born
7.27%
Non Citizen
6.51%
Naturalized
86.22% of Ruskin residents were born in the United States, with 45.89% having been born in Florida. 7.27% 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% |