Ruby, Alaska

City · Population 131 · #118 in Alaska

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Ruby 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.

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About Ruby

Ruby, AK is a tiny community located in northern Alaska with an estimated population of 131.

Officially, Ruby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 19 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Ruby Unique

One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
Alaska living: vast wilderness, midnight sun in summer, and true frontier spirit.
Positioned in northern Alaska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.

🏫 Schools in Ruby

Merreline A Kangas School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateAlaska

TypeCity

Population (2024)131

Rank in state#118 of 149

Land area7.03 sq mi

Density19/sq mi

Coordinates64.7233, -155.5005

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Cloudy

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