Rutherford County, Tennessee
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rutherford County
- State
- Tennessee
- FIPS Code
- 47149
- State FIPS
- 47
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 619.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 624.06 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.843369
- Longitude
- -86.417213
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 337,799
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 252,503
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 309,745 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 28,057 | 8.3% |
| White | 230,479 | 68.2% |
| Black | 52,694 | 15.6% |
| Asian | 10,833 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 304 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 234 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,867 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 238,223 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 14,280 | 5.7% |
| White | 181,651 | 71.9% |
| Black | 44,315 | 17.6% |
| Asian | 9,444 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,766 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 228 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 863 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 360,646
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,243
- Poverty Rate
- 9.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 32,929
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 237,834 | 65.9% |
| Black | 53,479 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 13,222 | 3.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 191,522
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 37,618 | 19.6% |
| Republican | 55,799 | 29.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 98,105 | 51.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 87,365 | 45.6% |
| Female | 104,154 | 54.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 143,883 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 9,049 | 4.7% |
| Black | 18,508 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 3,226 | 1.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 74,938
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 61,120 | 42.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,025 | 22.4% |
| Black | 5,591 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 679 | 21.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 35,025 | 40.1% |
| Female | 39,913 | 38.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 54,625 (23.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 82,127 (35.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 138,929
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $378,913
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,634
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 15.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.