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Rutherfordton

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
26.502

Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherfordton has a 2025 population of 12,138 . It is also the county seat of Rutherford County . Rutherfordton 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 0 in 2020.

The average household income in Rutherfordton is $65,705 with a poverty rate of 17.74%. The median age in Rutherfordton is 50.1 years: 45.7 years for males, and 54 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

12.1K
Total Population
458
Density (mi²)

Rutherfordton Population

Rutherfordton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Rutherfordton includes 78.51% White, 10.9% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (78.51%)

Black or African American (10.9%)

Two or more races (7.54%)

Other race (2.28%)

Asian (0.65%)

Native American (0.12%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,52978.51%
Black or African American1,32310.9%
Two or more races9157.54%
Other race2772.28%
Asian790.65%
Native American150.12%

Rutherfordton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rutherfordton's average per capita income is $35,996. Household income levels show a median of $44,737. The poverty rate stands at 17.74%.

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$71,815-
Families$56,397$83,622
Households$44,737$65,705
Non Families$24,965$40,264

$35,996

Average Income

$44,737

Median Household Income

17.74%

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)