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Rutherford College

North Carolina · 1,226 residents · 2.297 sq mi
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Rutherford College has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,400. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,226
−5%since 2000
from 1,293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
534 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+23%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rutherford College
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,579 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,440
+40%since 2000
from $18,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+43%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,209)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian4.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(164)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,115)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(36)
Asian2.4%(30)
Other2%(24)
Diversity Score20.7%(254)
Diversity Score
21
+63%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 96.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford College, North Carolina?

Rutherford College, North Carolina has about 1,226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutherford College, North Carolina?

The typical household in Rutherford College, North Carolina earns about $43,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutherford College, North Carolina expensive?

In Rutherford College, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $146,400, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford College, North Carolina?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rutherford College, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutherford College, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of people in Rutherford College, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutherford College, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutherford College, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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