Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton: town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States
About
Rutherfordton is a town located in the county of Rutherford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,213 and a population density of 395 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,090 inhabitants.
The town was created 239 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Rutherfordton
| Population | 4,090 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Postal code | 28139 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 10.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.3693,-81.9568 |
| Altitude | 965 feet / 294 meters |
| Capital city | Rutherfordton is capital of Rutherford County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1787 (239 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:05:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 383 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rutherfordton is located at 35°22'9"N 81°57'24"W (35.3692900, -81.9567700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rutherfordton decreased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,213 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,173 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,153 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,108 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,104 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,078 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,049 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,079 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,077 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,087 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,090 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,408 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,114 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,188 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 16,116 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 40.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 44.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 407 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 22.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 22.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $377,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,322 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,076 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,229 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,033 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 60,833 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,450 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,074 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 76,651 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,831 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,841 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,999 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,068 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 617 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 697 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 90 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 940 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,319.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.42 |
Best Things to Do in Rutherfordton
1Crestview Park
Park St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282873520 | Website available
2KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum
172 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282862120 | Website available
3Kiwanis Park
Green St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282873520 | Website available
4Purple Martin Greenway Trail
Skyline Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Website available
5The Bechtler House
130 W 6th St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18283519575 | Website available
Where to Eat in Rutherfordton
1KFC
115 College Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282879243 | Website available
2Waffle House
112 Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282875546 | Website available
3Subway
169 Railroad Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282888858 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rutherfordton
1Town of Rutherfordton
129 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 View details
Phone: +18282873520 | Website available
2Town of Ruth NC
199 Northview-Dorsey St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 View details
Phone: +18282877943 | Website available
3Ruth City Hall
221 Northview-Dorsey St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 View details
Phone: +18282877943 | Website available
4Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority
146 N Main St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139, United States View details
Phone: +18282876013 | Website available
People born in Rutherfordton (9)
People born in Rutherfordton, including actress Betsy Brantley, North Carolina politician Walter H. Dalton, football player Bruce Davis, .
More notable people
- Garry Hill (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 03/11/1946
- Gomer Hodge (American baseball player) he was born in 03/04/1944
- Nig Lipscomb (baseball player) he was born in 24/02/1911
- Sherry Hursey (American actress) she was born in 22/11/1956
- Thomas A. Stamey he was born in 26/04/1928
- Bryan Coker (American academic administrator) he was born in 02/03/1973
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rutherfordton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198710 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale (NC) | 28160-0804 |
| 198561 | Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs (NC) | 28017-0997 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rutherfordton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rutherfordton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton Post Office | Rutherfordton (NC) | 28139 |
Other cities in Rutherford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rutherford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 7,138 | Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Spindale | 4,175 | City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Lure | 1,153 | Town in North Carolina |
| Ellenboro | 830 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ruth | 400 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Bostic | 379 | Human settlement in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rutherfordton distances to largest North Carolina cities