Rutherford County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 360,646 | — | #207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,470 | +13.7% | #411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.2 years | -12.1% | #3,024 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $382,600 | +35.7% | #334 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,502 | +29.1% | #244 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.4% | #637 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rutherford County has a population of 360,646, making it the #207 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Rutherford County is $85,470, ranking #411 out of 3,222 counties — 13.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Rutherford County is $382,600 (+35.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,502/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.8%.
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90.0% of residents in Rutherford County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County, Tennessee has a total population of 360,646, making it the 207th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rutherford County is 34.2 years, which is 12.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rutherford County is $85,470, which ranks #411 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Rutherford County is $382,600, 35.7% above the national median. Renters in Rutherford County pay a median gross rent of $1,502 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rutherford County, 35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Rutherford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%).
All data for Rutherford County, Tennessee 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.