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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rutherford

Pennsylvania · 3,396 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Rutherford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,058. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,396
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,859 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,739 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 3,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Rutherford
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,058
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,340 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,871
−35%vs 2000
vs $22,706 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.4%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$380
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $527 in 2000
US average: $450
78.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
2.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,335)
Black7.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(100)
Asian1.7%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(1,059)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,271)
Black2.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(108)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0.7%(24)
Diversity Score15.9%(539)
16
−42%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

Rutherford, Pennsylvania has about 3,396 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rutherford, Pennsylvania earns about $35,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutherford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rutherford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rutherford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

About 10.4% of people in Rutherford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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