Rutherford College, North Carolina
Rutherford College: city in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7485,-81.5226 |
| Altitude | 1,204 feet / 367 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 23:26:52 (11th April 2026) |
| Density | 222 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Rutherford College is located at 35°44'54"N 81°31'21"W (35.7484600, -81.5225900).
Rutherford College map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 3 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Rutherford College
1Town Hall of Rutherford College
980 Malcolm Blvd, Rutherford College, NC 28671 View details
Phone: +18288740333 | Website available
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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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rutherford College, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rutherford College, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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