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Ruma

Illinois · 313 residents · 0.742 sq mi
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Ruma is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,125. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
313
+20%since 2000
from 260 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
422 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102943794635471990201020202024Ruma
2024394
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,125
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,863
+78%since 2000
from $16,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1%(3)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score7.8%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+174%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruma, Illinois?

Ruma, Illinois has about 313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruma, Illinois?

The typical household in Ruma, Illinois earns about $78,125 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 $123,800, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Ruma, Illinois?

About 13.7% 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 9.8% 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 75 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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