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Ruffin

North Carolina · 368 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Ruffin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,231. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
−8%vs 2011
vs 400 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 88 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+12%vs 2011
vs 36.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
263331399467535201020202024Ruffin
2024423
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,231
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,477 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$20,336
−23%vs 2011
vs $26,328 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
−6%vs 2011
vs 0.266 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $112,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$720
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $724 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(305)
Black13.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(126)
Diversity Score
34
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.7%
−9.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.3% in 2011
Female
44.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruffin, North Carolina?

Ruffin, North Carolina has about 368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ruffin, North Carolina?

The typical household in Ruffin, North Carolina earns about $59,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruffin, North Carolina expensive?

In Ruffin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,000, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Ruffin, North Carolina?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ruffin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruffin, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Ruffin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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