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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rutherford

Pennsylvania · 3,859 residents · 1.24 sq mi
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Rutherford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,340. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $96,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,859
+14%since 1990
from 3,396 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,112 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 2,739 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Rutherford
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,340
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,058 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,706
+53%since 1990
from $14,871 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$527
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
79.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
20.6% rent
2.2
+8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,271)
Black2.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(108)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score15.9%(539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,335)
Black7.5%(291)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(100)
Asian1.7%(66)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,059)
27
+73%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.2%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−37%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rutherford, Pennsylvania earns about $43,340 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 $96,300, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, Pennsylvania?

About 20.1% 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 5.5% of people in Rutherford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutherford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutherford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 463 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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