Rutherford County's estimated 2026 population is 65,911 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rutherford County is the 44th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 67,739 and has seen a growth of -2.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 51,869 adults, (14,458 of whom are seniors) in Rutherford County.
Female: 33,479 (51.6%)
Male: 31,451 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Rutherford County includes 81.87% White, 7.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,155 | 81.87% |
| Black or African American | 4,984 | 7.68% |
| Two or more races | 4,677 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 1,628 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 304 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.06% |
Rutherford County's average per capita income is $39,139. Household income levels show a median of $51,410. The poverty rate stands at 16.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,371 | - |
| Families | $66,804 | $87,063 |
| Households | $51,410 | $72,230 |
| Non Families | $30,488 | $43,409 |
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