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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rutherford

Tennessee · 1,272 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 $29,954. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,800. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

1,272
−1%since 1990
from 1,280 in 1990
1990 – 2025
552 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 556 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rutherford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,954
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,311
+50%since 1990
from $10,238 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.6
+5%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,034)
Black18.8%(240)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score39.3%(503)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(985)
Black21.1%(268)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score43.1%(548)
43
+10%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.4%
+15.2 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+6%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, Tennessee?

Rutherford, Tennessee has about 1,272 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutherford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutherford, Tennessee earns about $29,954 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 $48,800, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, Tennessee?

About 6.2% 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 13.6% of people in Rutherford, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutherford, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutherford, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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