Rutherford County's estimated 2026 population is 391,690 with a growth rate of 1.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rutherford County is the 5th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 263,721 and has seen a growth of 48.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rutherford County includes 68.03% White, 15.02% Black or African American, 3.97% other race, 3.55% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (68.03%)
Black or African American (15.02%)
Two or more races (9.09%)
Other race (3.97%)
Asian (3.55%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.18%)
Native American (0.16%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239,171 | 68.03% |
| Black or African American | 52,801 | 15.02% |
| Two or more races | 31,977 | 9.09% |
| Other race | 13,968 | 3.97% |
| Asian | 12,486 | 3.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 643 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 545 | 0.16% |
Married
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Separated
Never Married
Rutherford County's average per capita income is $50,201. Household income levels show a median of $82,588. The poverty rate stands at 9.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,535 | $129,889 |
| Families | $96,860 | $115,320 |
| Households | $82,588 | $101,352 |
| Non Families | $51,422 | $64,333 |
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