Rutherfordton is a town located in Rutherford County North Carolina. Rutherfordton has a 2024 population of 3,700. Rutherfordton is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,638 in 2020.
The average household income in Rutherfordton is $80,168 with a poverty rate of 16.78%. The median age in Rutherfordton is 40 years: 40.4 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutherfordton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,807 | 76.46% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 253 | 6.89% |
| Other race | 161 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,436 | 2.37 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 645 | 2.93 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 560 | 1.21 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 116 | 3.59 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 115 | 3.63 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 186 | 6.89% |
| Associates Degree | 279 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 649 | 24.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 163 | 6.04% |
| High School Graduate | 687 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 3.33% |
| Some College | 645 | 23.9% |
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 | 2,236 | 2,004 | 683 |
| Black | 223 | 187 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 175 | 175 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 108 | 81 |
| Other Race | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,154 | $72,679 | $29,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,778 | $95,521 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,368 | $29,697 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,750 | $70,240 | $10,100 |
| Overall | $31,503 | $39,113 | $29,250 |
| Some College | $37,432 | $37,944 | $37,061 |
$31,503
Average Earnings
$39,113
Average Male
$29,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85% of Rutherfordton residents speak only English, while 15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,641 | 356 | 13.48% |
| Multiple | 400 | 146 | 36.5% |
| Black | 160 | 75 | 46.88% |
16.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.9%
Male Poverty Rate
18.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutherfordton is Black, with 46.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutherfordton is White, with 13.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.23% |
| Some College | 20.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.86% |
| High School | 7.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.71% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,356 | $99,935 |
| Households | $58,913 | $80,168 |
| Married Families | $100,032 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,886 | $45,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
232
Number of Veterans
225
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 9.33% |
| Black | 10 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
4%
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
61.62%
Born in Rutherfordton
89.62%
Native Born
10.38%
Foreign Born
4.96%
Non Citizen
5.42%
Naturalized
89.62% of Rutherfordton residents were born in the United States, with 61.62% having been born in North Carolina. 4.96% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,778 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 3,763 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 3,747 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 3,731 | 15 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | 3,716 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 3,700 | 15 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 3,685 | 23 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 3,662 | 24 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 3,638 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 3,638 | -452 | -11.05% |
| 2019 | 4,090 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 4,070 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 4,076 | 30 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 4,046 | -30 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 4,076 | -25 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 4,101 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 4,104 | -45 | -1.08% |
| 2012 | 4,149 | -19 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 4,168 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,178 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,131 | 514 | 14.21% |
| 1990 | 3,617 | 183 | 5.33% |
| 1980 | 3,434 | 189 | 5.82% |
| 1970 | 3,245 | -147 | -4.33% |
| 1960 | 3,392 | 246 | 7.82% |
| 1950 | 3,146 | -632 | -16.73% |