Ruskin, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Ruskin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ruskin is a small community located in Nebraska, within Nuckolls County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ruskin is 65.6 years. This is 76% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 10.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ruskin is $78,607. This is 3% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ruskin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $91,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Ruskin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ruskin has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ruskin, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.