Rutherford County, Tennessee
Located in Tennessee, Rutherford County has a population of 360,646 residents and a median age of 34.2 years, making it the #207 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.3%. The median home value is $382,600, and the median household income is $85,470, which is 14% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Rutherford County, 35.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.1% above the national average, ranking #439 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Rutherford County is 76.0 years. 19.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.6% of adults in Rutherford County smoke , 33.8% are obese , and 17.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 37.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Rutherford County is 5.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
11.5% of children in Rutherford County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Rutherford County is 61.9%. The mean commute time is 31.2 min, which is 13.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Rutherford County voted Republican with a margin of 21.7%. The vote was 38.4% Dem / 60.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.