U.S. County · Profile

Rutherford County

367.1KTotal Population
593Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+101.67%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Rutherford County has a population of 367,101 as of 2023. It is located in Tennessee.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Rutherford County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):9.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White71.2%261,376
Black or African American15.2%55,799
Hispanic or Latino9.1%33,406
Two or More Races6.7%24,596
Asian3.6%13,216
Some Other Race3.0%11,013
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%367
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%367

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Rutherford County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$78,291
5.0% above national average
Per Capita Income
$35,135
8.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
9.8%
14.8% below national average
Median Age
34.0 years

Income & Poverty

$78,291Median Household Income
$35,135Per Capita Income
9.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$78,291$95,579
Families$90,389$107,651
Married-couple Families$90,389$101,236
Nonfamily Households$48,909$52,822

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Rutherford County, Tennessee.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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