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Ruby

Alaska · 131 residents (2025 est.) · 7.025 sq mi
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Population has grown 26% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $205,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
+26%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+53%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1291591882172471990201020202024Ruby
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,364
+197%since 2000
from $9,544 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+1%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.9%(232)
Diversity Score5.2%(12)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+52.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2013
from 48.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, Alaska?

Ruby, Alaska has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ruby, Alaska expensive?

In Ruby, Alaska, the median home is worth about $205,000.

How educated are people in Ruby, Alaska?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ruby, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruby, Alaska?

About 3.4% of people in Ruby, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruby, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruby, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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