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Rutherford

Tennessee · 1,163 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 $32,988. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,163
−9%since 2000
from 1,272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
505 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Rutherford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,988
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,954 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,582
+15%since 2000
from $15,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(923)
Black13.4%(156)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.9%(57)
Diversity Score42.5%(494)
Diversity Score
42
−1%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, Tennessee?

Rutherford, Tennessee has about 1,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutherford, Tennessee?

The typical household in Rutherford, Tennessee earns about $32,988 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 $68,100, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, Tennessee?

About 6.9% 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 13.9% 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 117 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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