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 : | 11:37:18 (21st November 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 |
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 |