Ruth, North Carolina

Ruth, North Carolina
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Location of Ruth, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°22′57″N 81°56′41″W / 35.38250°N 81.94472°W / 35.38250; -81.94472
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Government
 • TypeLocal-democratically elected
 • MayorDavid Guy
 • CommissionersWilliam Steppe and Nick Goode
Area
 • Total
0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Land0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
968 ft (295 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
347
 • Density817.7/sq mi (315.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28139
Area code828
FIPS code37-58420
GNIS feature ID2407259

Ruth is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 347 at the 2020 census.