Ruth
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Ruth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rutherfordton, 1.6 miles SW.
- 347residents (2020 Census)
- 1,027 ftelevation · 313 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 28160ZIP code
About Ruth
Ruth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Ruth
- Median household income
- $51,250
- Median home value
- $138,300
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Ruth had 347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruth at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 347 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3824° N, 81.9448° W |
| ZIP code | 28160 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruth
- Rutherfordton1.6 mi SW
- Spindale2.0 mi SE
- Forest City5.4 mi SE
- Bostic6.3 mi E
- Ellenboro10.9 mi E
- Caroleen11.1 mi SE
- Henrietta11.7 mi SE
- Cliffside13.7 mi SE
- Mooresboro15.0 mi E
- Lake Lure15.2 mi W
- Glenwood16.6 mi N
- Lattimore16.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Ruth
What county is Ruth in?
Ruth is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Ruth, NC?
347 people lived in Ruth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruth, NC?
The ZIP code of Ruth is 28160.
What is the elevation of Ruth?
1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruth?
Rutherfordton (1.6 mi), Spindale (2.0 mi), Forest City (5.4 mi), Bostic (6.3 mi), Ellenboro (10.9 mi).
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