Ruth
Census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada
Ruth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in White Pine County, Nevada, with 371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,880 ft (2,097 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ely, 6.4 miles E.
- 371residents (2020 Census)
- 6,880 ftelevation · 2,097 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,072 / sq mipopulation density
- 89319ZIP code
About Ruth
Ruth is a census-designated place (CDP) in White Pine County, Nevada, United States. Founded in 1903, it had a population of 371 at the 2020 census.
Ruth was built as a company town for the adjacent Robinson Mine, a large open-pit copper mine, which is still in operation as of 2022.
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- Median home value
- $68,500
- Median age
- 71.1
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Ruth had 371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,072 per sq mi (414 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruth at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | White Pine County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 371 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,880 ft (2,097 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2793° N, 114.9900° W |
| ZIP code | 89319 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3263800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Ruth
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in White Pine County, Nevada.
What is the population of Ruth, NV?
371 people lived in Ruth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, NV?
The ZIP code of Ruth is 89319.
What is the elevation of Ruth?
6,880 feet (2,097 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruth?
Ely (6.4 mi), McGill (14.2 mi), Preston (25.5 mi), Lund (28.7 mi).
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