Ruby, South Carolina
| Ruby, South Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Nickname(s): Jewel City | |
 Location of Ruby, South Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 34°44′44″N 80°10′33″W / 34.74556°N 80.17583°WCoordinates: 34°44′44″N 80°10′33″W / 34.74556°N 80.17583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 360 |
| • Density | 146/sq mi (56.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 29741 |
| Area code(s) | 843 |
| FIPS code | 45-62080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250482 |
Ruby is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 360 at the 2010 census.
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.
Ruby is located in northern Chesterfield County at 34°44′44″N 80°10′33″W / 34.74556°N 80.17583°W (34.745626, -80.175903).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.
As of the census 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.
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