Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina
South Carolina | United States
| Primary City | Ruby, South Carolina |
| Area of Zip Code 29741 | 37.25 sq mi |
| Population | 2,211 |
| Male Population | 1,074 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,137 (51.4%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +55.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +16.4% |
| Median Age | 41.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 42.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 41.7 years |
| Area Codes | 843 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 34.72499877299282° / -80.20105446256842° |
| Related Zip Codes | 29724, 29726, 29727, 29728, 29729, 29730, 29742, 29743, 29744, 29745 |
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Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,425 | 1,702 | 1,900 | 2,144 | 2,211 | 2,406 | 2,680 |
| Population Density | 14.8 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 19.7 / km² | 22.2 / km² | 22.9 / km² | 24.9 / km² | 27.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina
Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina | +55.2% | +29.9% | +16.4% |
| Ruby | +101.1% | +36.6% | +10.9% |
| South Carolina | +93.8% | +55% | +31.6% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina Median Age
Median Age: 41.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina | 41.9 yrs | 41.7 yrs | 42.1 yrs |
| Ruby | 42.2 yrs | 40.7 yrs | 44 yrs |
| South Carolina | 38.1 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 29741 Population Density
Population Density: 59.4 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 29741 | 2,211 | 37.25 sq mi | 59.4 / mi² |
| Ruby, South Carolina | 366 | 2.469 sq mi | 148 / mi² |
| South Carolina | 5.3 million | 32,020.5 sq mi | 166 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina
| Population | 2,211 |
| Households in Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina | 802 |
| People per Household | 2.41 |
| Average House Value | $50,100 |
| Income per Household | $27,964 |
| Businesses | 355 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$25.1M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$191.2K |
| Estimated jobs | 183 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$7.3M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 | ~$17.7M | ~$447.9K | 41 |
| Other service activities | 52 | ~$2.4M | ~$124.2K | 46 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- G & B Pallet Co — Ruby, South Carolina · ~$10.6M
- North Star Leather Co. — Ruby, South Carolina · ~$3.5M
- Jr's Auto Sales — Ruby, South Carolina · ~$817.9K
- United States Postal Service — Ruby, South Carolina · ~$795.9K
- Union Cousin Labor Service — Ruby, South Carolina · ~$752.5K
median from the 43 of 355 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$163.4K | ~$176.6K | ~$185.7K | ~$193.8K | ~$221.5K | ~$210.9K |
Revenue modeled for the same 42 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 29741 - Ruby, South Carolina Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,037 | $28,692 | $33,339 | $36,585 | $29,697 | $50,742 | $57,607 | $56,239 |
| Total GDP | $50.2M | $56.6M | $69.8M | $79M | $68.3M | $120.2M | $144M | $145.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 29741 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 29741 | 38,061 tn | 17.21 tn | 1,021.9 tons/mi² |
| Ruby, South Carolina | 6,315 tn | 17.25 tn | 2,557.7 tons/mi² |
| South Carolina | 86,425,228 tn | 16.29 tn | 2,699.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 29741 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,061 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,021.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/24/06 | 10:44 PM | 3.7 | 78.5 km | 5,000 m | 7km W of Rowland, North Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/06 | 4:22 AM | 3.4 | 53.3 km | 5,000 m | 13km S of Bennettsville, South Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/98 | 2:56 AM | 3.5 | 27.4 km | 5,000 m | South Carolina | usgs.gov |
| 10/26/59 | 6:07 PM | 3.9 | 25 km | — | South Carolina | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Ruby is a town in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 360 at the 2010 census.
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