Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County is home to 64,930 people. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $51,410.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,930 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $51,410 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.8% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.2% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.0% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $201,800 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $783 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.8% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 45.3 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Buncombe County
- Burke County
- Cleveland County
- Henderson County
- McDowell County
- Polk County
- Cherokee County, South Carolina
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.