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Ruffin, NC
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
Population
423
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Ruffin and its ZIP codes
Ruffin at a glance
- Ruffin is 58% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Ruffin, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Ruffin.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,203
23,947 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,840
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $8,229 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ruffin, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruffin, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Ruffin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReidsvilleCity | 10 mi | 14.8 |
| WentworthTown | 11 mi | 14.2 |
| YanceyvilleTown | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| EdenCity | 12 mi | 14.2 |
| Danville, VACity | 12 mi | 42.8 |
| Sandy Level, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Mount Hermon, VACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| AltamahawCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| OssipeeTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MiltonTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Ridgeway, VATown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Blairs, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| StonevilleTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| Laurel Park, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Chatmoss, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| Glen RavenCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruffin, NC in?
- Ruffin is in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Ruffin, NC?
- About 423 people live in Ruffin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruffin?
- Nearby places include Reidsville (10 mi), Wentworth (11 mi), Yanceyville (11 mi), Eden (12 mi), Danville, VA (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023