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Ruby

South Carolina · 360 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Ruby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
360
+3%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242843434024621990201020202024Ruby
2024244
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,708
+38%since 2000
from $16,441 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+82%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(294)
Black13.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(109)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(325)
Black7.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.3%(33)
Diversity Score36.3%(131)
Diversity Score
36
+16%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
−5%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ruby, South Carolina?

Ruby, South Carolina has about 360 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ruby, South Carolina earns about $43,125 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Ruby, South Carolina?

About 23.8% 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 7.7% 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 42 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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