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CITY · 2020 ACS

Ruby

New York · 918 residents · 1.7 sq mi
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Ruby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,656. Population has declined 5% since 2021. Median home value is $241,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

918
−5%vs 2021
vs 971 in 2021
2020 – 2024
540 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 571 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.8
+10%vs 2021
vs 43.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8959641K1K1K20202024Ruby
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,656
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $102,891 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,170
−35%vs 2021
vs $43,316 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−19.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
23.5%
+8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$241,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $269,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,434
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,450 in 2021
US average: $1,124
85.9%
+14.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.7% in 2021
14.1% rent
3.8
+47%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(626)
Black10%(97)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(149)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other9.1%(88)
Diversity Score67.8%(658)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(783)
Black1.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(59)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other7%(64)
Diversity Score36.2%(332)
36
−47%vs 2021
vs 68 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.0%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
10.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+15%vs 2021
vs 16.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
90.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
24.9%
+6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
61.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
23.8%
−14.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.4% in 2021
50.9%
+8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.6% in 2021
5.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, New York?

Ruby, New York has about 918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ruby, New York earns about $62,656 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 $241,000, and the typical rent is about $1,434 a month.

How educated are people in Ruby, New York?

About 32.0% 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 23.5% 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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