Rutherfordton
- County:
- Rutherford County
- County Seat:
- Yes
- Area (mi²):
- 4.143
- State:
- North Carolina
Rutherfordton is a town located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherfordton has a 2026 population of 3,718. It is also the county seat of Rutherford County. Rutherfordton is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually and its population has increased by 1.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,661 in 2020.