Rutherford County, North Carolina
Total Population: 64,850
County Seat: Rutherfordton
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.