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Ruby, SC
Town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
Population
244
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Ruby and its ZIP codes
Ruby at a glance
- Ruby is 44% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Ruby, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Ruby.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,289
13,763 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,717
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ruby, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
459
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ruby, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Ruby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount CroghanTown | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 5.6 mi | 4.1 |
| PagelandTown | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| McFarlan, NCTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Morven, NCTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| JeffersonTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| PatrickTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| CherawTown | 16 mi | 6 |
| Wadesboro, NCTown | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Polkton, NCTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Peachland, NCTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| CashCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Lilesville, NCTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| Marshville, NCTown | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| McBeeTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ruby, SC in?
- Ruby is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ruby, SC?
- About 244 people live in Ruby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ruby?
- Nearby places include Mount Croghan (3 mi), Chesterfield (5.6 mi), Pageland (12 mi), McFarlan, NC (13 mi), Morven, NC (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023