CITY · 2020 ACS
Ruby
Michigan · 852 residents · 3.751 sq mi
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Ruby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,658. Population has grown 17% since 2021. Median home value is $158,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024714
Section 02
Income & economy
$70,658
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $76,471 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−11.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
Information11.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Other services8.2%
Public administration8.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
Education & health services4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$158,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $157,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(86)
Diversity Score26%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(790)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(7)
Diversity Score9.9%(85)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ruby, Michigan?
Ruby, Michigan has about 852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ruby, Michigan?
The typical household in Ruby, Michigan earns about $70,658 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 $158,300.
How educated are people in Ruby, Michigan?
About 24.3% 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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