Ruma, IL is a small rural community located in St. Clair County with a population of 457. It has a population density of 404 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Ruma is known for its unique local businesses such as the Ruma General Store, which serves delicious homemade sandwiches and fresh pies. The town also offers year-round outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping at nearby parks like Carlyle Lake State Park and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Other organizations that call Ruma home include St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Ruma Township District Library. Local sporting events are also popular in Ruma with groups like the Ruma Sportsmen Club hosting regular hunting competitions throughout the year.
The population in Ruma is 457. There are 616 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ruma is 36.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ruma is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ruma
- 67.2% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 51.4% are married with children
- 7.6% have children, but are single
Race in Ruma
- 97.9% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander