Rutherfordton Flag

Rutherfordton

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.143

Rutherfordton is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherfordton has a 2026 population of 3,746. It is also the county seat of Rutherford County. Rutherfordton is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,661 in 2020.

The median household income in Rutherfordton is $59,375 with a poverty rate of 12.68%. The median age in Rutherfordton is 38.9 years: 35.8 years for males, and 40.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.4 males.

3.7K
Total Population
904
Density (mi²)
14 0.38%
Growth

Rutherfordton Population

Rutherfordton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,746140.38%
20253,732140.38%
20243,71850.13%
20233,713230.62%
20223,690240.65%
20213,66650.14%
20203,661-429-10.49%
20194,090200.49%
20184,070-6-0.15%
20174,076300.74%
20164,046-30-0.74%
20154,076-25-0.61%
20144,101-3-0.07%
20134,104-45-1.08%
20124,149-19-0.46%
20114,168-10-0.24%
20104,178-35-0.83%
20004,13151414.21%
19903,6171835.33%
19803,4341895.82%
19703,245-147-4.33%
19603,3922467.82%
19503,14600%

Median Age

Overall: 38.9 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 35.8 years

Rutherfordton Adults

There are 2,887 adults, (978 of whom are seniors) in Rutherfordton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,018 (54.8%)
Male: 1,662 (45.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rutherfordton includes 69.21% White, 10.43% Black or African American, 6.66% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,54769.21%
Two or more races45612.39%
Black or African American38410.43%
Other race2456.66%
Asian421.14%
Native American60.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2406.52%
Two or more races1012.74%
White250.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,52268.53%
Black or African American38410.43%
Two or more races3559.65%
Asian421.14%
Native American60.16%
Other race50.14%

Rutherfordton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rutherfordton 's average per capita income is $32,614. Household income levels show a median of $59,375. The poverty rate stands at 12.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$101,544-
Families$81,689$107,482
Households$59,375$84,093
Non Families$24,900$51,766

$32,614

Average Income

$59,375

Median Household Income

12.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)