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Ruth, NC

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Population
345
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,035 ft
Median Home Value
$138,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$675/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityShelby, North Carolina23 miles away · 23,309 residents.

About Ruth

Ruth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 347 residents. The town is concentrated around the intersection of the U.S. Route 64 and U.S. Route 74A. Ruth lies immediately northeast of Rutherfordton and northwest of Spindale. That mix gives Ruth a clear local shape within North Carolina, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present.

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