Ruth Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 329 people in the town, organized into 137 households, and 97 families residing in the town. The population density was 749.8 people per square mile (289.5/kmē), making it the 305th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 352.3 per square mile (136.02/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.9 years, the median age of male residents at 35 and the median age of female residents at 42.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 92.1% White, 6.38% Black or African American, 0.61% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.3% from two or more races and 0.61% Other races.
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The median income for a household in the town was $32083, making it the 356th highest town by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $41500, making it the 324th highest town by median family income in North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $16402, making it the 379th wealthiest town by per capita income among the North Carolina. The median income is $21071, The median income for males was $25375, compared to $12292 for females.
In 2000, 59 pupils and students, of which 61.02% are male and 38.98% are female, 17.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.78% nursery or pri school, 3.39% kindergarten, 59.32% elementary school, 10.17% high school and 20.34% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 329 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 329 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 329 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 330 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 328 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 325 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 323 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 322 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 320 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 321 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 4 | |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 28 | 7 | 35 |
| High school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth town, North Carolina | $32083 | $41500 | $16402 |
| Rutherford County, North Carolina | $31122 | $37787 | $16270 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |