Ruth, North Carolina

Ruth: Town in North Carolina, United States

About

Ruth is a town located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 440 and a population density of 400 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 400 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Ruth

Population : 400 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Rutherford County
Postal code : 28139
Phone Area Codes : 828
Area : 1.1 km2
Altitude : 1,027 feet / 313 meters
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 09:01:06 (29th March 2024)
Density : 364 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -10% (2010-2020)

Geography

Ruth is located at 35°22'55"N 81°56'49"W (35.3820700, -81.9470500).

Ruth map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ruth decreased by 10% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 440 - census
2011 415 -6.02% estimation process
2012 415 0% estimation process
2013 413 -0.48% estimation process
2014 410 -0.73% estimation process
2015 410 0% estimation process
2016 407 -0.74% estimation process
2017 408 0.25% estimation process
2018 410 0.49% estimation process
2019 413 0.73% estimation process
2020 400 -3.25% estimation process

Hampton, Ruth

Schools in Ruth

College & universities near Ruth, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198710 Isothermal Community College Spindale (NC) 28160-0804

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Ruth, NC

Code Name Address Type
SPB Spartanburg 290 Magnolia St RAIL
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL
GRV Greenville 1120 West Washington Street RAIL
CLT Charlotte 1914 North Tryon St. RAIL
CSN Clemson Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. RAIL

Post offices near Ruth

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rutherfordton Post Office Rutherfordton (NC) 28139

Other cities in Rutherford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Forest City 7,138 Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Spindale 4,175 City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rutherfordton 4,090 Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
Lake Lure 1,153 Town in North Carolina
Ellenboro 830 Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Bostic 379 Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America