Rutherford County's estimated 2026 population is 392,618 with a growth rate of 1.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rutherford County is the 5th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 263,721 and has seen a growth of 48.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.2 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 33.4 years
There are 271,543 adults, (40,298 of whom are seniors) in Rutherford County.
Female: 182,744 (50.7%)
Male: 177,902 (49.3%)
The racial composition of Rutherford County includes 65.95% White, 14.83% Black or African American, 4.55% other race, 3.67% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237,834 | 65.95% |
| Black or African American | 53,479 | 14.83% |
| Two or more races | 37,911 | 10.51% |
| Other race | 16,403 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 13,222 | 3.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,130 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 667 | 0.18% |
Rutherford County's average per capita income is $52,377. Household income levels show a median of $85,470. The poverty rate stands at 9.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,716 | $135,053 |
| Families | $100,206 | $120,362 |
| Households | $85,470 | $105,834 |
| Non Families | $53,157 | $66,476 |
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