Rutherford College is a town located in Burke County North Carolina. Rutherford College has a 2024 population of 1,217. Rutherford College is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Rutherford College is $76,038 with a poverty rate of 10.93%. The median age in Rutherford College is 43 years: 39.9 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutherford College was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,157 | 87.19% |
| Asian | 98 | 7.39% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 28 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 560 | 2.37 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 265 | 2.61 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 139 | 1.06 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Female | 91 | 3 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Male | 65 | 3.32 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 14.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 209 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 5.9% |
| High School Graduate | 278 | 29.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 177 | 18.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 815 | 762 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 33 | 20 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 22 | 5 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 46.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,000 | $63,625 | $51,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,556 | $0 | $52,083 |
| High School Graduate | $39,728 | $39,620 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,038 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,688 | $56,985 | $35,875 |
| Some College | $36,375 | $55,625 | $31,378 |
$44,688
Average Earnings
$56,985
Average Male
$35,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.42% of Rutherford College residents speak only English, while 6.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,117 | 130 | 11.64% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 15 | 21.13% |
10.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.42%
Male Poverty Rate
14.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutherford College is Hispanic, with 21.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutherford College is White, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.73% |
| High School | 11.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.47% |
| Some College | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Female Employed | 8.01% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,156 | $84,517 |
| Households | $63,000 | $76,038 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,481 | $27,810 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 4.08% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 27.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.32%
Born in Rutherford College
94.72%
Native Born
5.28%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
94.72% of Rutherford College residents were born in the United States, with 73.32% having been born in North Carolina. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,217 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 1,213 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 1,217 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,217 | -83 | -6.38% |
| 2019 | 1,300 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,298 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 1,299 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,295 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,294 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2014 | 1,291 | -3 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,294 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,302 | -10 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 1,312 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,312 | 0 | 0% |