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Ruby

South Carolina · 348 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Ruby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,800. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

348
+9%since 1990
from 318 in 1990
1990 – 2025
141 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
−12%since 1990
from 45.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2242843434024621990201020202024Ruby
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,313
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,441
+26%since 1990
from $13,068 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.6
+38%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(311)
Black2.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(294)
Black13.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(109)
31
+127%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.6%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−1%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, South Carolina?

Ruby, South Carolina has about 348 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ruby, South Carolina?

The typical household in Ruby, South Carolina earns about $35,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ruby, South Carolina expensive?

In Ruby, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Ruby, South Carolina?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ruby, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ruby, South Carolina?

About 8.7% of people in Ruby, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ruby, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ruby, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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