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Ruby

Michigan · 714 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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Ruby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,077. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $223,800. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

714
+1%since 2023
from 705 in 2023
2020 – 2024
190 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 188 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.2
−24%since 2023
from 42.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
69073477982386720202024Ruby
2024714
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$69,077
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,910 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$31,475
−2%since 2023
from $32,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.336
+6%since 2023
from 0.316 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$223,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $211,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,105
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,087 in 2023
US average: $1,442
74.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
25.1% rent
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
34.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
+3%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(74)
Diversity Score23.5%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(611)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(103)
Diversity Score30.9%(220)
31
+31%since 2023
from 23 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.8 min
+1%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
25.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
56.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, Michigan?

Ruby, Michigan has about 714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruby, Michigan?

The typical household in Ruby, Michigan earns about $69,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruby, Michigan expensive?

In Ruby, Michigan, the median home is worth about $223,800, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in Ruby, Michigan?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ruby, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruby, Michigan?

About 2.7% of people in Ruby, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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