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Rutherford

County:
Dauphin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.24
State:
Pennsylvania

Rutherford is a CDP located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Rutherford has a 2026 population of 7,600. Rutherford is currently growing at a rate of 2.79% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Rutherford is $83,636 with a poverty rate of 8.32%. The median age in Rutherford is 34.8 years: 34.5 years for males, and 38.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.3 males.

7.6K
Total Population
6,129
Density (mi²)
206 2.79%
Growth

Rutherford Population

Rutherford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,6002062.79%
20257,3942062.87%

Median Age

Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 34.5 years

Rutherford Adults

There are 5,138 adults, (799 of whom are seniors) in Rutherford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,339 (48.5%)
Male: 3,551 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rutherford includes 47.76% White, 20.74% Asian, 18.16% Black or African American, 5.6% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,29147.76%
Asian1,42920.74%
Black or African American1,25118.16%
Two or more races5337.74%
Other race3865.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3475.04%
Other race3194.63%
Black or African American2593.76%
White1742.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,11745.24%
Asian1,42920.74%
Black or African American99214.4%
Two or more races1862.7%
Other race670.97%

Rutherford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rutherford 's average per capita income is $49,623. Household income levels show a median of $83,636. The poverty rate stands at 8.32%.

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$112,534-
Families$84,955$105,675
Households$83,636$101,257
Non Families$44,015$57,506

$49,623

Average Income

$83,636

Median Household Income

8.32%

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)