Ruby, Alaska

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Ruby is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 188.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Noted people
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[edit] Geography

Ruby is located at 64°44′14″N, 155°29′16″W (64.737306, -155.487693)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.6 km² (7.6 mi²).

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2005, there were 350 people, ?? households, and ?? families residing in the city. The population density was 9.6/km² (24.9/mi²). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 5.5/km² (14.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 13.83% White, 82.98% Native American, and 3.19% from two or more races.

There were 68 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the city the population was spread out with 37.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,375, and the median income for a family was $26,667. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,544. 32.3% of the population and 23.8% of families were below the poverty line. 45.3% of those under the age of 18 are living below the poverty line.