Rutherford County's estimated 2025 population is 379,939 with a growth rate of 1.72% 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 44.07% 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
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
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
Widowed
Divorced
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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