Rutherford County's 2026 population is estimated at 66,023, reflecting a 0.33% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rutherford County is the 44th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 67,739 and has grown -2.53% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 44.4 years
There are 51,869 adults, (14,458 of whom are seniors) in Rutherford County.
Female: 33,479 (51.6%)
Male: 31,451 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Rutherford County includes 81.87% White, 7.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53,155 | 81.87% |
| Black or African American | 4,984 | 7.68% |
| Two or more races | 4,677 | 7.2% |
| Other race | 1,628 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 304 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.06% |
Rutherford County 's average per capita income is $39,139. Household income levels show a median of $51,410. The poverty rate stands at 16.75%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,371 | - |
| Families | $66,804 | $87,063 |
| Households | $51,410 | $72,230 |
| Non Families | $30,488 | $43,409 |
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