Rutherford County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rutherford County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37161
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 565.44 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 567.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.402747
- Longitude
- -81.919582
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 63,902
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,919
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 61,026 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,875 | 4.5% |
| White | 53,121 | 83.1% |
| Black | 4,998 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 193 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,320 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,605 | 3.2% |
| White | 43,503 | 85.4% |
| Black | 5,097 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 278 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 362 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 64,930
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,719
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,665
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 53,155 | 81.9% |
| Black | 4,984 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 304 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 42,456
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,433 | 22.2% |
| Republican | 18,379 | 43.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,415 | 34.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,859 | 46.8% |
| Female | 22,580 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,735 | 81.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,399 | 3.3% |
| Black | 3,789 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 23,177
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 19,950 | 57.4% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 31.6% |
| Black | 1,528 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 107 | 44.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,042 | 55.6% |
| Female | 12,130 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,860 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,143 (21.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 32,775
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $204,970
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.