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New York · 1,098 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Ruby is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,831. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $347,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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

1,098
−4%since 2023
from 1,147 in 2023
2020 – 2024
646 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 675 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
38.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
8959641K1K1K20202024Ruby
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,831
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,588 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$47,640
+2%since 2023
from $46,673 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.430
+2%since 2023
from 0.422 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$347,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $280,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,352
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,125 in 2023
US average: $1,442
72.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
28.0% rent
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
22.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+20%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(784)
Black4.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(160)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other12.5%(143)
Diversity Score62%(711)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(716)
Black5.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(162)
Asian1.5%(16)
Other12.8%(140)
Diversity Score66.6%(732)
67
+8%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−5%since 2023
from 16.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% 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%
13.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
73.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
37.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
41.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

61.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
38.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
75.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, New York?

Ruby, New York has about 1,098 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruby, New York?

The typical household in Ruby, New York earns about $104,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruby, New York expensive?

In Ruby, New York, the median home is worth about $347,100, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Ruby, New York?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ruby, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruby, New York?

About 2.6% of people in Ruby, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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