Ruby, NY Demographics

A map of Ruby's Population by Race

Ruby, New York has an estimated population of 1,098, a large increase from the 918 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 10.6% Multiracial, 5.8% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ruby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ruby has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ruby, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ruby is ranked the 824th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ruby was ranked the 880th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ruby's White Population

716 residents of Ruby, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ruby is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Ruby ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's White population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of Ruby's population has decreased from 85.3% to 65.2%.

Ruby is less White than neighboring Lake Katrine (82.1% White), Lincoln Park (68.7% White), Glasco (77% White), East Kingston (71.4% White), and Zena (81.4% White).

Ruby's Black Population

64 residents of Ruby, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ruby is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Ruby ranks 554th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's Black population has grown by an estimated 276.5%. Black residents' share of Ruby's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.8%.

Ruby is more Black than neighboring Lake Katrine (4.1% Black), Glasco (0% Black), East Kingston (0% Black), and Zena (0% Black). Ruby is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (11.1% Black).

Ruby's Asian Population

16 residents of Ruby, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ruby is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Ruby ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Ruby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Ruby is more Asian than neighboring Glasco (0.9% Asian), and East Kingston (0% Asian). Ruby is less Asian than neighboring Lake Katrine (1.8% Asian), Lincoln Park (1.9% Asian), and Zena (6.9% Asian).

Ruby's Hispanic Population

162 residents of Ruby, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ruby is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Ruby ranks 538th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 174.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ruby's population has increased from 6.4% to 14.8%.

Ruby is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Katrine (7.3% Hispanic), Lincoln Park (7.5% Hispanic), Glasco (11.4% Hispanic), and Zena (7.4% Hispanic). Ruby is less Hispanic than neighboring East Kingston (22.5% Hispanic).

Ruby's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Ruby, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ruby is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ruby ranks 845th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ruby's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.2%.

Ruby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Katrine (0% Native American/Other), Lincoln Park (0% Native American/Other), East Kingston (0% Native American/Other), and Zena (0% Native American/Other). Ruby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glasco (4.9% Native American/Other).

Ruby's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Ruby, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ruby is higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ruby ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ruby's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 169.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ruby's population has increased from 4.7% to 10.6%.

Ruby is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Katrine (4.7% Multiracial), Glasco (5.9% Multiracial), East Kingston (6.2% Multiracial), and Zena (4.2% Multiracial). Ruby is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln Park (10.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.