Rutherford County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,930 | — | #849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,410 | -31.6% | #2,697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,800 | -28.4% | #1,381 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $783 | -32.7% | #2,238 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +32.9% | #2,257 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rutherford County has a population of 64,930, making it the #849 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rutherford County is $51,410, ranking #2,697 out of 3,222 counties — 31.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Rutherford County is $201,800 (-28.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $783/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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88.0% of residents in Rutherford County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% below the national rate.
About Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County, North Carolina has a total population of 64,930, making it the 849th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rutherford County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rutherford County is $51,410, which ranks #2,697 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Rutherford County is $201,800, 28.4% below the national median. Renters in Rutherford County pay a median gross rent of $783 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rutherford County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Rutherford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%).
All data for Rutherford County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.