Ruma, Illinois
Ruma: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Ruma is a city located in the county of Randolph in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 317 and a population density of 428 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 300 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ruma
| Population : | 300 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Randolph County |
| Area : | 0.74 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:54:17 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 405 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.67% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ruma is located at 38°8'6"N 89°59'52"W (38.1350500, -89.9978900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ruma decreased by 5.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 317 | - | census |
| 2011 | 316 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 319 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 317 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 317 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 314 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 312 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 310 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 308 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 304 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 300 | -1.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 38,546 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 37,338 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,640 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 37,234 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 62.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 20.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 2.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 7.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 52.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,982 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $882,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,115 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $605 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,414 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,750 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 43,742 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,976 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 194,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,088 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $125,500 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,104 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,909 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,405 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,213 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,011 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,851 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 236 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,604 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,941.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.66 |
Other Places in Ruma
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Schools in Ruma
College & universities near Ruma, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417442 | Career Center of Southern Illinois | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
| 483911 | Creative Touch Cosmetology School | Waterloo (IL) | 62298-1609 |
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
| 177676 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro (MO) | 63050-2440 |
| 178217 | Mineral Area College | Park Hills (MO) | 63601-1000 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ruma, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ruma
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Evansvill Post Office | Evansville (IL) | 62242 |
| Red Bud Post Office | Red Bud (IL) | 62278 |
| Prairie Du Rocher Post Office | Prairie Du Rocher (IL) | 62277 |
| Renaul Post Office | Renault (IL) | 62279 |
| Baldwin Post Office | Baldwin (IL) | 62217 |
Other cities in Randolph County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Randolph County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 106,197 | A village in Ford County, Illinois. |
| Campton | 11,063 | Township in Kane County, Illinois |
| Chester | 8,145 | City in Illinois |
| Randolph | 4,394 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Sparta | 4,202 | City in Randolph County, Illinois |
| Red Bud | 3,442 | City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States |
| Steeleville | 1,890 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Eden | 1,358 | Unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA |
| Preston | 1,203 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Percy | 910 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coulterville | 880 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilden | 827 | Town in Illinois, United States |
| Evansville | 631 | Village in Illinois |
| Blair | 602 | Place in Illinois, United States |
| Prairie du Rocher | 548 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ellis Grove | 345 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
