Rutherford County is a county of 182,023 people in Tennessee. Since 1990 the county has risen by half, up 63,453 people. The median age is 31.2, younger than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% more than in Tennessee as a whole. The poverty rate is 9.0%, under the national 12.4%. Median household income is $46,312, close to the national figure.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30.9%(5,270)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)29.7%(5,062)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27%(4,602)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.8%(486)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.7%(120)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 17,068 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
Rutherford County, Tennessee has about 182,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
The typical household in Rutherford County, Tennessee earns about $46,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Rutherford County, Tennessee expensive?
In Rutherford County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $111,600, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.
How educated are people in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rutherford County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Rutherford County, Tennessee?
About 9.0% of people in Rutherford County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.
Has Rutherford County, Tennessee grown since 1990?
Yes, Rutherford County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63,453 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.
