Rutherford County's estimated 2026 population is 66,023 with a growth rate of 0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rutherford County is the 44th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 67,739 and has seen a growth of -2.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rutherford County includes 82.96% White, 8.08% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (82.96%)
Black or African American (8.08%)
Two or more races (5.59%)
Other race (2.55%)
Asian (0.53%)
Native American (0.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,801 | 82.96% |
| Black or African American | 5,240 | 8.08% |
| Two or more races | 3,627 | 5.59% |
| Other race | 1,656 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 342 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rutherford County's average per capita income is $37,157. Household income levels show a median of $49,771. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,844 | - |
| Families | $61,796 | $83,206 |
| Households | $49,771 | $69,617 |
| Non Families | $29,137 | $42,635 |
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