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	Topics Ruston, Louisiana Topic Home Geography Ruston is located at (32.529674, -92.640466) and has an elevation of . According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau is a part of the United States Department of Commerce.... , the city has a total area of 18.2 square mileSquare mile A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile in length.... s (47.0 km²), of which, 18.1 square miles (46.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.44%) is water. Demographics As of the censusCensus A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population .... of 2000, there were 20,546 people, 7,621 households, and 4,244 families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation density Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume.... was 1,136.4 people per square mile (438.8/km²). There were 8,397 housing units at an average density of 464.5/sq mi (179.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.94% White, 38.92% African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.63% from other racesRace (United States Census) Overview Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identificatio... , and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population. There were 7,621 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couplesMarriage A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religio... living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city of Ruston, the population is mixed with 20.8% under the age of 18, 31.6% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24.0 years, far below the state median age of 34.0 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $23,001, and the median income for a family was $37,394. Males had a median income of $33,408 versus $20,413 for females. The per capita incomePer capita income The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population.... for the city was $14,573. About 22.1% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.1% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. Education , a training center for blind teenagers and adults operated by the National Federation of the BlindNational Federation of the Blind The National Federation of the Blind is an organization representing blind people in the United States.... Colleges Louisiana Tech As of the year 2005, the official student enrollment to Louisiana Tech University was approximately 11,710. Adding several thousand personnel employed by the university, the total university population appears to rival the city itself. Culture Primary activities involve finding something to do with Louisiana Tech. There are many shops downtown that one can visit. There are many restaurants chains and the new eight-screen Celebrity Theater has increased the level of activities in the city of Ruston. Also of interest is the new Squire Creek Country Club. Louisiana Tech University ArboretumLouisiana Tech University Arboretum Overview The Louisiana Tech University Arboretum is located on the South Campus of the Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana... Notable people Kix BrooksKix Brooks Overview Kix Brooks is an American country music singer-songwriter.... , country music singer, who attended LaTech. Trace AdkinsTrace Adkins Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins is an American country music singer from Sarepta, Louisiana.... , country music singer, who attended Latech. Fred DeanFred Dean Fred Dean is a defensive American football player acquired from Louisiana Tech to help the San Francisco 49ers win two Super... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Karl MaloneKarl Malone Karl Malone is a former professional basketball player.... , basketball player, who attended Latech. Bert JonesBert Jones Bertram Hays Jones is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Baltimore Colts and, briefly, the Los Angeles Rams.... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Dub JonesDub Jones Overview William "Dub" Jones is a former American Football running back who played ten seasons with the Cleveland Browns and the Miam... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Terry BradshawTerry Bradshaw Terry Paxton Bradshaw is a former American football quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football Leag... , football player who attended LaTech. Willie RoafWillie Roaf William Layton Roaf is a former American football offensive tackle. ... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. P.J. Brown, athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Paul MillsapPaul Millsap Paul Millsap is a professional basketball player.... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Tim RattayTim Rattay Tim Rattay is an American football player who currently plays quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Footb... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Luke McCownLuke McCown Luke McCown is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise of the NFL.... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Matt StoverMatt Stover Matt Stover is a kicker for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League.... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Josh ScobeeJosh Scobee Joshua Taylor Scobee is an American football kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars .... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Ryan MoatsRyan Moats Ryan Moats is an NFL running back who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. ... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Patrick RamseyPatrick Ramsey Patrick Allen Ramsey is an American athlete, currently playing quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football Le... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. Kim MulkeyKim Mulkey Kimberly Duane Mulkey is the head women's basketball coach at Baylor University.... , athletic figure, who attended LaTech. John S. Hunt, IIIJohn S. Hunt, III John S. Hunt, III was a nephew of Louisiana Governors Huey Pierce Long, Jr., and Earl Kemp Long who served on the elected Lo... , who served on the Louisiana Public Service CommissionFacts About Louisiana Public Service Commission Louisiana Public Service Commission is an independent regulatory agency serving the public of Louisiana by managing its pub... from 1964-1972, was born in Ruston. E.S. RichardsonE.S. Richardson Edwin Sanders Richardson, Sr., known as E.S.... , was president of Louisiana Tech from 1936-1941. David William ThomasDavid William Thomas Overview David William Thomas was a Welsh-American "Renaissance man", journalist, university professor and attorney who served from 1... (1876-1961) lived in Ruston in the early 1930s while he headed the Louisiana Tech journalism department. He was mayor of MindenMinden, Louisiana The small city of Minden is the parish seat of Webster Parish, in the US state of Louisiana.... from 1936]-1940. Mary Elizabeth Talbot Busbee, the first lady of GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state) For the country, see Georgia . For other uses, see Georgia .... from 1975-1983, was born and reared in Ruston. Known as "Mary Beth", she is the widowFacts About Widow A widow is a woman whose husband has died.... of former Georgia DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican... GovernorFacts About Governor A governor is a governing official, usually the executive of a non-sovereign level of government, ranking under the Head of... George D. BusbeeGeorge Busbee George Dekle Busbee was an American politician who served as the governor of the U.S.... . Will Cullen HartWill Cullen Hart Overview William "Will" Cullen Hart is one of the co-founders of the Elephant Six Collective, as well as the rock band The Olivia Tre... , founder of the Elephant 6 Collective. Jeff MangumJeff Mangum Jefferson Nigh Mangum, or Jeff Mangum is the founder and driving force behind what was the band Neutral Milk Hotel and... , founder of the Elephant 6 Collective. Robert SchneiderRobert Schneider Overview Robert Peter Schneider was the co-founder of the Elephant Six Collective, along with William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss of th... , founder of the Elephant 6 Collective. Bill DossBill Doss Bill Doss is among the co-founders of the influential Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.... , founder of the Elephant 6 Collective. Government The current mayor is Dan Hollingsworth. External links