Ruby
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
Ruby is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galena, 40.6 miles W.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.2 km²
- 20 / sq mipopulation density
About Ruby
Ruby (Koyukon: Tl'aa'ologhe) is an incorporated town in central western Alaska, situated on the south bank of the Yukon River at the northwesternmost tip of the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. It is accessible only by boat or air. A formerly sizeable gold-mining and lumbering town servicing the region, Ruby had a population of 139 at the 2020 census, with only a general store and post office remaining as businesses.
It is served by Ruby Airport.
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Living in Ruby
- Median home value
- $205,000
- Median age
- 50.6
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Ruby had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 20 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruby at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.03 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.7233° N, 155.5005° W |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0265590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Ruby
What county is Ruby in?
Ruby is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Ruby, AK?
139 people lived in Ruby at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Ruby?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruby?
Galena (40.6 mi).
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