Rutherford County, North Carolina

Total Population: 64,850

County Seat: Rutherfordton

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Median Home Value

$180,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,771

Across all households

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)81.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)8.1%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Two or More Races3.9%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

20.3%

65 Years and Over

22.1%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.1%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,771

Mean Household Income

$69,617

Per Capita Income

$29,217

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$180,800

Median Rent

$748/mo

Total Housing Units

32,682

Owner-Occupied

74.1%

Renter-Occupied

25.9%

Vacancy Rate

18.6%

Married Couple Households

45.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.1%

Average Household Size

2.39

Broadband Internet Access

82.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37161.