Ruthton, Minnesota
Ruthton: City in Minnesota, United States
About
Ruthton is a city located in the county of Pipestone in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 241 and a population density of 159 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 221 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ruthton
| Population : | 221 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Pipestone County |
| Postal code : | 56170 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 1.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,732 feet / 528 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:48:44 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ruthton is located at 44°10'36"N 96°6'14"W (44.1766300, -96.1039200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ruthton decreased by 9.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 239 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 234 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 231 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 231 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 228 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 227 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 225 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 223 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 221 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,598 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,508 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -14.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,649 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,612 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 55.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 35.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 761 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
Ruthton zip code is 56170.
County name: Pipestone, County
fips: 27117
City of Ruthton, Ruthton
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $93,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $865 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $273 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $746 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,415 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,235 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 292,002 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $42,834 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,572 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,801 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 32.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 799 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 392 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 542 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 98 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 576 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,181.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.60 |
Schools in Ruthton
College & universities near Ruthton, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175078 | Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall (MN) | 56258-5468 |
Post offices near Ruthton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ruthton Post Office | Ruthton (MN) | 56170 |
Other cities in Pipestone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pipestone County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pipestone | 4,039 | City in Minnesota, United States of America |
| Edgerton | 1,129 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Holland | 172 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Woodstock | 118 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
| Trosky | 79 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Jasper | 66 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Ihlen | 66 | Human settlement in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hatfield | 52 | City in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States |
