Ruso, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ruso, North Dakota had a total population of 4, the 395th largest city in North Dakota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Ruso Quick Facts
How Ruso Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3 | 4 | +33.3% |
How Ruso Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Ruso Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in McLean County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 1,507 | $73,413 | 10.7% | $238,200 |
| Garrison | 1,397 | $71,974 | 6.5% | $165,800 |
| Underwood | 699 | $85,577 | 10.2% | $191,200 |
| Turtle Lake | 500 | $67,639 | 12.1% | $120,100 |
| Max | 358 | $80,208 | 1.4% | $137,500 |
| White Shield | 246 | $68,750 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Benedict | 227 | $61,791 | 0.4% | $241,000 |
| Riverdale | 187 | $73,333 | 4.3% | $222,700 |
| Butte | 68 | N/A | 22.1% | $137,500 |
| Coleharbor | 66 | $78,750 | 7.6% | $166,700 |
Cities Similar to Ruso
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchs Ferry | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hannah | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Bantry | 5 | N/A | N/A | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Calvin | 5 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hansboro | 5 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 20.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 4, Ruso'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
Ruso is a small community located in North Dakota, within McLean County. The total population is 4. It ranks as the 395th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Ruso. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ruso, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Ruso was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Ruso, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ruso, North Dakota?
Ruso, North Dakota has a population of 4 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Ruso, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Ruso — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Ruso, ND?
The ACS sample for Ruso recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Ruso, North Dakota?
Ruso's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Ruso, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Ruso — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Ruso, North Dakota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Ruso hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.