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Ruma

Illinois · 317 residents · 0.742 sq mi
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Ruma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
+22%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102943794635471990201020202024Ruma
2024394
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,026
+42%since 2000
from $16,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(300)
Black1.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+123%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruma, Illinois?

Ruma, Illinois has about 317 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruma, Illinois?

The typical household in Ruma, Illinois earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruma, Illinois expensive?

In Ruma, Illinois, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Ruma, Illinois?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ruma, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruma, Illinois?

About 4.3% of people in Ruma, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruma, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruma, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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