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Ruleville, MS
City in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
2,632
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,045
ZIP codes
0
Ruleville and its ZIP codes
Ruleville at a glance
- Ruleville is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,480, 41% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,000 (50% below Mississippi) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Ruleville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ruleville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,480
Poverty rate
33.9%
Median home value
$85,000
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (19), Irish Americans (13), German Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sunflower County. PPP loans are for Ruleville.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
How people get to work
Ruleville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ruleville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruleville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.5%
U.S. 33.3% +17.2 pts
Diabetes
23.4%
U.S. 12.1% +11.3 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Ruleville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DoddsvilleTown | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DrewCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| BoyleTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| ClevelandCity | 10 mi | 7.6 |
| RenovaTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SunflowerTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MerigoldTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| SchlaterTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Mound BayouCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ShawCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GlendoraVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PaceTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MoorheadCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruleville, MS in?
- Ruleville is in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ruleville, MS?
- About 2,632 people live in Ruleville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruleville?
- Nearby places include Doddsville (4.7 mi), Drew (6 mi), Boyle (10 mi), Cleveland (10 mi), Renova (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023