Ruby, South Carolina

Ruby is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 360 at the 2010 census.[5]

Ruby, South Carolina
Town
Nickname(s):  Jewel City
Location of Ruby, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°44′44″N 80°10′33″W
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
County	Chesterfield
Area [1]
• Total	2.47 sq mi (6.40 km^2)
• Land	2.47 sq mi (6.40 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	387 ft (118 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	360
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	339
• Density	137.30/sq mi (53.01/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	29741
Area code(s)	843, 854
FIPS code	45-62080[3]
GNIS feature ID	1250482[4]

History

Originally named "Flint Hill", Ruby was first settled in 1875. As with other nearby towns, they didn't develop until the railroad was constructed through town. The Cheraw & Lancaster Railroad arrived in 1902, and Ruby incorporated the same year.

Ruby has annual celebrations: the Jewel City Jubilee and the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks.

Geography

Ruby is located in northern Chesterfield County at 34°44′44″N 80°10′33″W (34.745626, -80.175903).[6] South Carolina Highway 9 passes through the town, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Chesterfield, the county seat, and northwest 3 miles (5 km) to Mount Croghan. South Carolina Highway 109 travels west with SC 9 to Mount Croghan and goes south from Ruby 8 miles (13 km) to its terminus at Campbell Crossroads.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Ruby has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	194		—
1920	290		49.5%
1930	326		12.4%
1940	337		3.4%
1950	315		−6.5%
1960	284		−9.8%
1970	306		7.7%
1980	256		−16.3%
1990	300		17.2%
2000	348		16.0%
2010	360		3.4%
Est. 2019	339	[2]	−5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 348 people, 157 households, and 108 families residing in the town. The population density was 112.0 people per square mile (43.2/km²). There were 182 housing units at an average density of 58.6 per square mile (22.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 85.06% White, 13.79% African American, 0.29% Native American, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $43,636. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,932 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,441. About 3.1% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Ruby town, South Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.