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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rutherford

Tennessee · 1,280 residents · 2.303 sq mi
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Rutherford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,600. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,280
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
556 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rutherford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,098
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,954 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,238
−33%vs 2000
vs $15,311 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $371 in 2000
US average: $450
79.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
20.7% rent
1.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(985)
Black21.1%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(548)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,034)
Black18.8%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score39.3%(503)
39
−9%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.2%
−15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 18.5 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, Tennessee?

Rutherford, Tennessee has about 1,280 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutherford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutherford, Tennessee earns about $21,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutherford, Tennessee expensive?

In Rutherford, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $32,600, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, Tennessee?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rutherford, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutherford, Tennessee?

About 9.0% of people in Rutherford, Tennessee 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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