Rutherford is a town located in Gibson County Tennessee. Rutherford has a 2024 population of 1,135. Rutherford is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,157 in 2020.
The average household income in Rutherford is $61,417 with a poverty rate of 11.22%. The median age in Rutherford is 35.8 years: 31.5 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rutherford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,008 | 83.79% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 2% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 496 | 2.43 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 223 | 3.2 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 177 | 1.02 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 81 | 3.21 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 15 | 3.27 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 8.66% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 3.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 13.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 326 | 38.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 4.39% |
| Some College | 206 | 24.44% |
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 | 754 | 665 | 149 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 34 | 19 |
| Black | 24 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,259 | $90,592 | $32,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,333 | $0 | $64,167 |
| High School Graduate | $38,472 | $41,458 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,000 | $41,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,325 | $44,018 | $29,750 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $33,000 | $19,405 |
$38,325
Average Earnings
$44,018
Average Male
$29,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.06% of Rutherford residents speak only English, while 3.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,000 | 135 | 13.5% |
11.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.66%
Male Poverty Rate
9.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rutherford is White, with 13.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rutherford is White, with 13.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.36% |
| High School | 10.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
| Some College | 6.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,107 | $72,901 |
| Households | $50,000 | $61,417 |
| Married Families | $73,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,063 | $35,618 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 7.38% |
| Black | 2 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
78.89%
Born in Rutherford
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.75% of Rutherford residents were born in the United States, with 78.89% having been born in Tennessee. 0.67% 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 | 1,109 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 1,114 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 1,119 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 1,125 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 1,130 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 1,135 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 1,141 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 1,145 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,149 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,157 | 93 | 8.74% |
| 2019 | 1,064 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 1,073 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 1,082 | -5 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 1,087 | -9 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 1,096 | -11 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 1,107 | -8 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 1,115 | -14 | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 1,129 | -14 | -1.22% |
| 2011 | 1,143 | -6 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 1,149 | 0 | 0% |