What is the population of Ruth?

The population of Ruth, NC is 400.

Where is Ruth located?

Ruth, NC is located at latitude 35.3820700 and longitude -81.9470500. It is in United States.

What is the area of Ruth?

The area of Ruth, NC is 1.099098 km².

What is the elevation of Ruth?

Ruth, NC has an elevation of 316 meters (1037 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Ruth in?

Ruth, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Ruth in?

Ruth is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Ruth, NC in?

Ruth is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

How has the population of Ruth changed?

The population of Ruth, NC has decreased from 440 (2010) to 400 (2020), a change of -9.1%.

Ruth, NC - Geographic Facts & Maps

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
Latitude & Longitude	35.3821,-81.9471
Altitude	1,027 feet / 313 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	12:09:02 (6th November 2026)
Density	364 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-9.09% (2010-2020)
Weather	73℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

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

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Weather

73°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

2 mph NNW Friday

Patchy fog before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind around 2 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ruth decreased by 9.09% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	440	-	census
2011	415	-5.68%	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	-0.73%	estimation process
2017	408	0.25%	estimation process
2018	410	0.49%	estimation process
2019	413	0.73%	estimation process
2020	400	-3.15%	estimation process

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ruth, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

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

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ruth, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to 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

Ruth, North Carolina