Rutherford College, North Carolina
Rutherford College: City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Rutherford College is a city located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,341 and a population density of 229 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,300 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rutherford College
| Population : | 1,300 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Burke County |
| Postal code : | 28671 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 5.86 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:59:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 222 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rutherford College is located at 35°44'54"N 81°31'21"W (35.7484600, -81.5225900).
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Official website of Rutherford College
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rutherford College decreased by 3.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,341 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,317 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,309 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,299 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,298 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,298 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,299 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,305 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,304 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,304 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,300 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Other Places in Rutherford College
1 Town Hall of Rutherford College
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People born in Rutherford College (3)
People born in Rutherford College, including journalist, scholar, theologian and poet Arthur Talmage Abernethy, baseball player Razor Ledbetter, lawyer Charles Laban Abernethy Jr., .
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Schools in Rutherford College
College & universities near Rutherford College, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
| 198835 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory (NC) | 28601 |
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
| 198923 | McDowell Technical Community College | Marion (NC) | 28752-8728 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rutherford College, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Rutherford College
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Colleg Post Office | Rutherford College (NC) | 28671 |
| Connelly Spring Post Office | Connelly Springs (NC) | 28612 |
| Vald Post Office | Valdese (NC) | 28690 |
| Icard Post Office | Icard (NC) | 28666 |
| Drexel Post Office | Drexel (NC) | 28619 |
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 16,625 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States |
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Salem | 2,218 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Drexel | 1,861 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Connelly Springs | 1,648 | Town in North Carolina |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rutherford College distances to largest North Carolina cities
