NEIGHBORHOOD
Ruby Hill
Colorado · Denver · 9,008 residents · 1.45 sq mi
The short version
Ruby Hill is home to 9,008 people in Denver. Households here earn about 46% less than in Denver as a whole. There are 6,208 people per square mile. Owners hold 53% of the housing stock. 25% of residents were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 21.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Ruby Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,008
Population density
6,208 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.45 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,798
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,535
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
Information13.4%
Retail trade11.6%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$455,390
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,191
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.54 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(2,226)
Black5.1%(461)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(5,308)
Asian8.4%(753)
Other2.9%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(2,226)
Black5.1%(461)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(5,308)
Asian8.4%(753)
Other2.9%(260)
Diversity Score
73
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
Female
55.1%
Foreign born
24.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado?
Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado has about 9,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado?
The typical household in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado earns about $50,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado expensive?
In Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado, the median home is worth about $455,390, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.
How educated are people in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado?
About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado?
About 21.8% of people in Ruby Hill, Denver, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.
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DenverDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024