Ruskin, FL Demographics

A map of Ruskin's Population by Race

Ruskin, Florida has an estimated population of 29,834, an increase from the 28,620 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.3% White, 33.6% Hispanic, 24.2% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ruskin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ruskin has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ruskin, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 70.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ruskin is ranked the 144th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ruskin was ranked the 141st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ruskin's White Population

10,536 residents of Ruskin, or 35.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ruskin is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ruskin ranks 782nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Ruskin's population has decreased from 36.0% to 35.3%.

Ruskin is more White than neighboring Wimauma (25.3% White). Ruskin is less White than neighboring Apollo Beach (55.8% White), Sun City Center (70.8% White), Gibsonton (38.7% White), and Balm (37.3% White).

Ruskin's Black Population

7,233 residents of Ruskin, or 24.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ruskin is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ruskin ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Black residents' share of Ruskin's population has increased from 19.1% to 24.2%.

Ruskin is more Black than neighboring Apollo Beach (15.2% Black), Sun City Center (13.6% Black), Wimauma (17.2% Black), and Gibsonton (15.1% Black). Ruskin is less Black than neighboring Balm (28.6% Black).

Ruskin's Asian Population

508 residents of Ruskin, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ruskin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ruskin ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Ruskin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Ruskin is more Asian than neighboring Sun City Center (1.3% Asian), and Gibsonton (1.1% Asian). Ruskin is less Asian than neighboring Apollo Beach (2% Asian), and Balm (7.3% Asian).

Ruskin's Hispanic Population

10,036 residents of Ruskin, or 33.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ruskin is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ruskin ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ruskin's population has decreased from 38.8% to 33.6%.

Ruskin is more Hispanic than neighboring Apollo Beach (17.9% Hispanic), Sun City Center (11.8% Hispanic), and Balm (23.3% Hispanic). Ruskin is less Hispanic than neighboring Wimauma (46.2% Hispanic), and Gibsonton (39.9% Hispanic).

Ruskin's Native American/Other Population

236 residents of Ruskin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ruskin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ruskin ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ruskin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ruskin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apollo Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Gibsonton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Balm (0% Native American/Other). Ruskin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City Center (1.2% Native American/Other), and Wimauma (2% Native American/Other).

Ruskin's Multiracial Population

1,285 residents of Ruskin, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ruskin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ruskin ranks 537th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruskin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ruskin's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.

Ruskin is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City Center (1.4% Multiracial), and Balm (3.6% Multiracial). Ruskin is less Multiracial than neighboring Apollo Beach (8.6% Multiracial), Wimauma (7.5% Multiracial), and Gibsonton (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.