Rutherford County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
64,850
Male
31,534
48.6%
Female
33,316
51.4%
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
3.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher15.0%
High School or Higher37.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.7%
Married
43.2%
Rutherford County, NC has a population of 64,850 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 45.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 83.0% of the population. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.2% of residents are foreign-born.