Rutherford County, TN

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Rutherford County Overview

343,727
TOTAL POPULATION
169,927
MALE POPULATION
173,800
FEMALE POPULATION
97.77
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,135
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,389
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,291
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,491
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
192,211
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rutherford County Area Codes

Race in Rutherford County

The most populous races in Rutherford County are White / Caucasian (244,580 | 71.2%), Black / African American (52,366 | 15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (31,382 | 9.1%).
Race in Rutherford County
Race# Population% Population
Asian12,5203.6%
Black / African American52,36615.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific4520.1%
Hispanic or Latino31,3829.1%
Native / Alaskan4980.1%
White / Caucasian244,58071.2%
Two or more Races23,1016.7%
Some other Race10,2103.0%
Total343,727100.0%

Ancestry in Rutherford County

The most populous ancestries reported in Rutherford County are English (38,865 | 11.3%), Irish (30,680 | 8.9%), American (30,512 | 8.9%), German (30,280 | 8.8%), and Mexican (15,318 | 4.5%), together accounting for 42.4% of all Rutherford County residents.
Ancestry in Rutherford County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,0590.6%
American30,5128.9%
Apache700.0%
Arab4,6971.4%
Argentinean3490.1%
Armenian2350.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac90.0%
Australian1250.0%
Austrian5420.2%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi410.0%
Belgian1310.0%
Belizean540.0%
Bermudan80.0%
Bhutanese1,0820.3%
Blackfeet1710.1%
Brazilian420.0%
British1,8360.5%
British West Indian470.0%
Bulgarian800.0%
Burmese1,0820.3%
Cajun560.0%
Canadian1540.0%
Celtic1420.0%
Central American6,5111.9%
Central American Indian2700.1%
Cherokee1,3030.4%
Chickasaw30.0%
Chilean110.0%
Choctaw320.0%
Colombian5440.2%
Comanche60.0%
Costa Rican860.0%
Creek240.0%
Croatian1520.0%
Cuban8140.2%
Cypriot100.0%
Czech4220.1%
Czechoslovakian1400.0%
Danish3440.1%
Dominican5280.2%
Dutch2,2590.7%
Dutch West Indian130.0%
Eastern European2540.1%
Ecuadorian1620.1%
Egyptian2,7780.8%
English38,86511.3%
Ethiopian6060.2%
European6,9722.0%
Filipino880.0%
Finnish7730.2%
French5,4161.6%
French American Indian260.0%
French Canadian8890.3%
German30,2808.8%
Ghanaian790.0%
Greek7750.2%
Guatemalan2,0900.6%
Haitian4860.1%
Honduran1,9350.6%
Hungarian8220.2%
Icelander440.0%
Indian (Asian)1,5650.5%
Indonesian1,2190.4%
Iranian950.0%
Iraqi3940.1%
Irish30,6808.9%
Iroquois700.0%
Israeli160.0%
Italian9,2562.7%
Jamaican4020.1%
Japanese2480.1%
Jordanian730.0%
Kenyan850.0%
Korean1,7490.5%
Laotian530.0%
Latvian1210.0%
Lebanese3130.1%
Liberian190.0%
Lithuanian2230.1%
Malaysian5,8861.7%
Maltese460.0%
Mexican15,3184.5%
Mexican American Indian1390.0%
Moroccan290.0%
Native Hawaiian3500.1%
Navajo800.0%
Nicaraguan400.0%
Nigerian5380.2%
Northern European4280.1%
Norwegian2,5770.7%
Pakistani7710.2%
Palestinian2370.1%
Panamanian2030.1%
Pennsylvania German780.0%
Peruvian4480.1%
Polish3,7141.1%
Portuguese2670.1%
Potawatomi140.0%
Puerto Rican3,6171.1%
Romanian2350.1%
Russian8310.2%
Salvadoran2,1570.6%
Samoan3780.1%
Scandinavian7830.2%
Scotch-Irish5,7741.7%
Scottish6,6201.9%
Seminole280.0%
Serbian1010.0%
Slavic330.0%
Slovak3560.1%
Slovene950.0%
Somali30.0%
South African260.0%
South American2,7990.8%
South American Indian110.0%
Spaniard3570.1%
Spanish3860.1%
Sri Lankan8540.3%
Subsaharan African3,7551.1%
Sudanese410.0%
Swedish1,5950.5%
Swiss4230.1%
Syrian330.0%
Thai1,3220.4%
Tlingit-Haida130.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian780.0%
Turkish1050.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander150.0%
Ugandan120.0%
Ukrainian3170.1%
Venezuelan1,1110.3%
Welsh1,9300.6%
West Indian3020.1%
Yugoslavian2260.1%
Yup'ik70.0%
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Immigrants in Rutherford County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rutherford County came from Latin America (14,577 | 4.2%), Central America (10,194 | 3.0%), Asia (8,318 | 2.4%), South Eastern Asia (5,784 | 1.7%), and Mexico (5,605 | 1.6%), together accounting for 12.9% of all Rutherford County residents.
Immigrants in Rutherford County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4,1301.2%
Argentina1610.1%
Asia8,3182.4%
Australia780.0%
Bahamas830.0%
Belize70.0%
Bolivia360.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1390.0%
Brazil6920.2%
Cambodia180.0%
Canada5780.2%
Caribbean1,4930.4%
Central America10,1943.0%
Chile130.0%
China5660.2%
Colombia5350.2%
Costa Rica740.0%
Croatia1010.0%
Cuba5330.2%
Czechoslovakia420.0%
Dominican Republic3390.1%
Eastern Africa7050.2%
Eastern Asia1,1790.3%
Eastern Europe7510.2%
Ecuador110.0%
Egypt2,3760.7%
El Salvador1,3780.4%
England1310.0%
Ethiopia4550.1%
Europe1,5650.5%
France1390.0%
Germany1720.1%
Ghana1160.0%
Greece260.0%
Guatemala1,2850.4%
Haiti1860.1%
Honduras1,6240.5%
Hong Kong470.0%
Hungary340.0%
India2990.1%
Indonesia530.0%
Iran450.0%
Iraq5110.2%
Ireland360.0%
Israel30.0%
Italy790.0%
Jamaica3250.1%
Japan3110.1%
Jordan600.0%
Kenya630.0%
Korea3020.1%
Kuwait930.0%
Laos2,7070.8%
Latin America14,5774.2%
Lebanon250.0%
Malaysia1040.0%
Mexico5,6051.6%
Middle Africa1530.0%
Nepal520.0%
Netherlands460.0%
Nicaragua750.0%
Nigeria6000.2%
Northern Africa2,4510.7%
Northern Europe2660.1%
Oceania1050.0%
Panama1460.0%
Peru2700.1%
Philippines9630.3%
Poland920.0%
Portugal170.0%
Romania1500.0%
Russia1270.0%
Saudi Arabia320.0%
South Africa260.0%
South America2,8900.8%
South Central Asia3960.1%
South Eastern Asia5,7841.7%
Southern Europe1910.1%
Spain690.0%
Sudan250.0%
Sweden80.0%
Syria910.0%
Taiwan210.0%
Thailand8480.3%
Trinidad and Tobago270.0%
Turkey570.0%
Ukraine550.0%
Venezuela1,1720.3%
Vietnam3250.1%
Western Africa7350.2%
Western Asia8820.3%
Western Europe3570.1%
Zaire1530.0%
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Sex and Age in Rutherford County

Sex and Age in Rutherford County

The most populous age groups in Rutherford County are 20 to 24 Years (15,629 | 9.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (15,578 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,960 (6.5%)10,492 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years11,335 (6.7%)10,353 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years12,987 (7.6%)12,957 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years12,940 (7.6%)12,546 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years15,629 (9.2%)15,578 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years13,034 (7.7%)12,879 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years12,124 (7.1%)12,313 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years12,791 (7.5%)13,082 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years11,364 (6.7%)11,572 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years11,400 (6.7%)11,428 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years10,592 (6.2%)10,752 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years10,353 (6.1%)10,312 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years7,942 (4.7%)8,723 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years6,750 (4.0%)7,214 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years4,104 (2.4%)5,447 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years2,862 (1.7%)3,785 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years1,440 (0.9%)2,290 (1.3%)
85 Years and over1,320 (0.8%)2,077 (1.2%)
Total169,927 (100.0%)173,800 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rutherford County

Median Family Size in Rutherford County

The median family size in Rutherford County is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (63,277 | 74.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,175 | 8.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rutherford County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple63,277 (74.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father7,175 (8.4%)2.94
Single Female/Mother14,988 (17.5%)3.05
Total Families85,440 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Rutherford County

The median household size in Rutherford County is 2.77 persons per household, with married-couple households (63,277 | 51.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (37,070 | 30.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.44 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rutherford County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple63,277 (51.6%)3.35
Single Male/Father7,175 (5.9%)3.34
Single Female/Mother14,988 (12.2%)3.33
Non-family37,070 (30.3%)1.44
Total Households122,510 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rutherford County

Out of a total of 122,510 households in Rutherford County, 85,440 (69.7%) are family households, while 37,070 (30.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,022, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 27,174.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rutherford County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-27,174 (22.2%)
2-Person Households34,022 (27.8%)7,153 (5.8%)
3-Person Households20,972 (17.1%)1,856 (1.5%)
4-Person Households17,721 (14.5%)638 (0.5%)
5-Person Households8,245 (6.7%)196 (0.2%)
6-Person Households2,987 (2.4%)43 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,493 (1.2%)10 (0.0%)
Total85,440 (69.7%)37,070 (30.3%)

Female Fertility in Rutherford County

Fertility by Age in Rutherford County

Average fertility rate in Rutherford County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years278 (4.9%)22.0
20 to 34 years4,312 (76.0%)106.0
35 to 50 years1,084 (19.1%)29.0
Total5,674 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rutherford County

66.6% of women with births (5,674) in Rutherford County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 86.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 20.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rutherford County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years39 (14.0%)239 (86.0%)
20 to 34 years2,876 (66.7%)1,436 (33.3%)
35 to 50 years867 (80.0%)217 (20.0%)
Total3,779 (66.6%)1,895 (33.4%)

Fertility by Education in Rutherford County

Average fertility rate in Rutherford County is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 32.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rutherford County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School212 (3.7%)17.0
High School Diploma1,816 (32.0%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree1,683 (29.7%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree1,149 (20.3%)57.0
Graduate Degree814 (14.3%)95.0
Total5,674 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rutherford County

33.4% of women with births in Rutherford County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 49.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rutherford County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School119 (56.1%)93 (43.9%)
High School Diploma917 (50.5%)899 (49.5%)
College or Associate's Degree919 (54.6%)764 (45.4%)
Bachelor's Degree1,011 (88.0%)138 (12.0%)
Graduate Degree814 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,779 (66.6%)1,895 (33.4%)

Income in Rutherford County

Income Overview in Rutherford County

Per Capita Income in Rutherford County is $35,135, while median incomes of families and households are $90,389 and $78,291 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income343,727$35,135
Median Family Income85,440$90,389
Mean Family Income85,440$107,651
Median Household Income122,510$78,291
Mean Household Income122,510$95,579
Income Deficit85,440$10,491
Wage / Income Gap (%)343,72725.63%
Wage / Income Gap ($)343,72774.37¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index343,7270.40

Earnings by Sex in Rutherford County

Average Earnings in Rutherford County are $40,459, $46,494 for men and $34,577 for women, a difference of 25.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Rutherford County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male105,907 (52.8%)$46,494
Female94,665 (47.2%)$34,577
Total200,572 (100.0%)$40,459

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rutherford County

The most common earnings brackets in Rutherford County are $100,000+ for men (14,732 | 13.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (7,889 | 8.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rutherford County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,052 (3.8%)5,122 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,145 (3.0%)3,853 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,649 (3.5%)3,375 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,434 (1.3%)2,938 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,881 (2.7%)3,991 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,322 (2.2%)2,973 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,690 (2.5%)3,314 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,220 (2.1%)2,670 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,911 (1.8%)2,419 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,756 (2.6%)4,018 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,765 (5.4%)6,733 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,142 (5.8%)6,484 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9995,481 (5.2%)6,648 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,143 (5.8%)6,498 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9996,349 (6.0%)6,527 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,405 (4.2%)3,789 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9999,672 (9.1%)7,889 (8.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9997,801 (7.4%)3,679 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,357 (11.7%)6,584 (7.0%)
$100,000+14,732 (13.9%)5,161 (5.4%)
Total105,907 (100.0%)94,665 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County

Average earnings in Rutherford County are $55,478 for men and $40,679 for women, a difference of 26.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,630, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,282. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,847, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,575.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,282$30,575
High School Diploma$45,751$31,920
College or Associate's Degree$54,908$37,672
Bachelor's Degree$71,133$45,794
Graduate Degree$75,630$59,847
Total$55,478$40,679

Family Income in Rutherford County

Family Income Brackets in Rutherford County

According to the Rutherford County family income data, there are 20,847 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,025 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rutherford County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,6231.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0251.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,3072.7%
$25,000 to $34,9994,0164.7%
$35,000 to $49,9999,39811.0%
$50,000 to $74,99914,18316.6%
$75,000 to $99,99914,69617.2%
$100,000 to $149,99920,84724.4%
$150,000 to $199,99910,59512.4%
$200,000+6,6647.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rutherford County

7+ person families (1,320 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Rutherford County with $128,542 per family, while 2-person families (37,331 | 43.7%) have the highest median income of $40,532 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rutherford County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,331 (43.7%)$81,063
3-Person Families19,719 (23.1%)$97,181
4-Person Families17,286 (20.2%)$102,031
5-Person Families7,245 (8.5%)$104,222
6-Person Families2,539 (3.0%)$89,755
7+ Person Families1,320 (1.5%)$128,542
Total85,440 (100.0%)$90,389

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rutherford County

The median family income in Rutherford County is $90,389, with families comprising 3+ earners (11,079) having the highest median family income of $132,894, while families with no earners (8,002) have the lowest median family income of $55,239, accounting for 13.0% and 9.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rutherford County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,002 (9.4%)$55,239
1 Earner25,400 (29.7%)$62,305
2 Earners40,959 (47.9%)$105,853
3+ Earners11,079 (13.0%)$132,894
Total85,440 (100.0%)$90,389

Household Income in Rutherford County

Household Income Brackets in Rutherford County

With 24,502 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rutherford County, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 2,695 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rutherford County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,7983.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6952.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996,1265.0%
$25,000 to $34,9997,7186.3%
$35,000 to $49,99915,19112.4%
$50,000 to $74,99922,78718.6%
$75,000 to $99,99919,84716.2%
$100,000 to $149,99924,50220.0%
$150,000 to $199,99912,0069.8%
$200,000+7,8416.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rutherford County

The median household income in Rutherford County is $78,291, with the highest median household income of $92,279 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 44,361 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,962, with 7,771 households (6.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rutherford County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,771 (6.3%)$48,962
25 to 44 Years47,740 (39.0%)$81,182
45 to 64 Years44,361 (36.2%)$92,279
65+ Years22,638 (18.5%)$60,949
Total122,510 (100.0%)$78,291

Poverty in Rutherford County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford County

With 8.8% poverty level for males and 10.8% for females among the residents of Rutherford County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,774 males (19.3%) and 456 females (21.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years865 (8.0%)1,693 (16.2%)
5 Years128 (6.2%)456 (21.1%)
6 to 11 Years1,548 (11.5%)1,545 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years855 (10.3%)585 (8.0%)
15 Years228 (10.0%)373 (15.7%)
16 and 17 Years564 (10.9%)352 (7.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,774 (19.3%)3,942 (20.3%)
25 to 34 Years2,189 (8.8%)2,864 (11.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,349 (5.6%)2,381 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,116 (5.1%)1,113 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,163 (6.4%)1,371 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years612 (5.7%)1,064 (8.5%)
75 Years and over377 (6.9%)741 (9.4%)
Total14,768 (8.8%)18,480 (10.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford County

According to the poverty statistics in Rutherford County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.9% of males and 95.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,909 (92.0%)8,784 (83.8%)
5 Years1,928 (93.8%)1,703 (78.9%)
6 to 11 Years11,867 (88.5%)11,813 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years7,418 (89.7%)6,694 (92.0%)
15 Years2,048 (90.0%)2,008 (84.3%)
16 and 17 Years4,615 (89.1%)4,501 (92.7%)
18 to 24 Years15,759 (80.7%)15,510 (79.7%)
25 to 34 Years22,732 (91.2%)22,268 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years22,640 (94.4%)22,231 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years20,779 (94.9%)21,066 (95.0%)
55 to 64 Years17,014 (93.6%)17,577 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,205 (94.3%)11,489 (91.5%)
75 Years and over5,121 (93.1%)7,156 (90.6%)
Total152,035 (91.1%)152,800 (89.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rutherford County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rutherford County show that 3.4% or 2,121 of the total 63,277 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.4%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 704 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rutherford County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children33,113 (97.9%)704 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children22,100 (96.7%)747 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children5,562 (90.1%)611 (9.9%)
5 or more Children381 (86.6%)59 (13.4%)
Total61,156 (96.7%)2,121 (3.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rutherford County

According to the poverty data in Rutherford County, 5.2% or 370 single-father households and 17.8% or 2,663 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 69 households (10.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rutherford County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children91 (3.0%)449 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children210 (6.1%)1,751 (19.5%)
3 or 4 Children69 (10.0%)386 (37.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Total370 (5.2%)2,663 (17.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rutherford County

The poverty data for Rutherford County shows that 2,121 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 3,033 of the single-parent households (13.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (13.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 household (73.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rutherford County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children704 (2.1%)540 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children747 (3.3%)1,961 (15.8%)
3 or 4 Children611 (9.9%)455 (26.2%)
5 or more Children59 (13.4%)77 (73.3%)
Total2,121 (3.4%)3,033 (13.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Rutherford County

Employment by Class of Employer in Rutherford County

Among the 180,732 employed individuals in Rutherford County, private company employees (131,151 | 72.6%), local government employees (11,177 | 6.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (11,147 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rutherford County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees131,15172.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,8102.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10,5965.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,1476.2%
Local Government Employees11,1776.2%
State Government Employees7,5194.2%
Federal Government Employees5,1002.8%
Unpaid Family Workers2320.1%
Total180,732100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rutherford County

According to the labor force statistics for Rutherford County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (269,959), 71.2% or 192,211 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 7,496 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.7% or 22,726 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.3% or 1,154 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,382 (45.1%)1,154 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years26,245 (84.1%)1,601 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years22,726 (87.7%)1,614 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years20,771 (85.0%)665 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years41,829 (85.7%)1,046 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years37,590 (85.1%)752 (2.0%)
55 to 59 Years16,098 (77.9%)419 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years9,916 (59.5%)169 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years6,584 (28.0%)125 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,143 (8.3%)65 (5.7%)
Total192,211 (71.2%)7,496 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County

According to labor force statistics for Rutherford County, 82.4% of individuals (148,865) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (180,661) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 4,615 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 55,722 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 461 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7,436 (62.7%)735 (6.2%)
High School Diploma37,539 (78.4%)1,819 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree48,273 (83.6%)2,079 (3.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,722 (88.2%)1,137 (1.8%)
Total148,865 (82.4%)5,600 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rutherford County are Management (19,314 | 10.5%), Community & Social Service (18,477 | 10.0%), Education Instruction & Library (11,454 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11,168 | 6.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10,338 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rutherford County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rutherford County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.1%), Health Technologists (79.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11,554 (59.8%)7,760 (40.2%)
Business & Financial4,408 (44.1%)5,588 (55.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,845 (75.9%)2,493 (24.1%)
Computers & Mathematics4,490 (74.8%)1,512 (25.2%)
Architecture & Engineering2,922 (82.2%)631 (17.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science433 (55.3%)350 (44.7%)
Community & Social Service 6,037 (32.7%)12,440 (67.3%)
Education, Arts & Media1,249 (42.3%)1,705 (57.7%)
Legal Services & Support275 (33.5%)545 (66.5%)
Education Instruction & Library2,769 (24.2%)8,685 (75.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,744 (53.7%)1,505 (46.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,105 (18.9%)9,063 (81.1%)
Health Technologists1,383 (20.9%)5,225 (79.1%)
Total (Category)31,949 (46.1%)37,344 (53.9%)
Total (Overall)97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rutherford County are Food Preparation & Serving (11,175 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,427 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (3,694 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (3,545 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (2,968 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Rutherford County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rutherford County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (94.0%), Security & Protection (86.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.2%), Personal Care & Service (80.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support548 (14.8%)3,146 (85.2%)
Security & Protection2,575 (86.8%)393 (13.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,235 (80.1%)307 (19.9%)
Law Enforcement1,340 (94.0%)86 (6.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,248 (47.0%)5,927 (53.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,277 (60.4%)2,150 (39.6%)
Personal Care & Service688 (19.4%)2,857 (80.6%)
Total (Category)12,336 (46.0%)14,473 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rutherford County are Office & Administration (22,049 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (17,136 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rutherford County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,510 (49.7%)8,626 (50.3%)
Office & Administration5,748 (26.1%)16,301 (73.9%)
Total (Category)14,258 (36.4%)24,927 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rutherford County are Construction & Extraction (8,496 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,839 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (312 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rutherford County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry233 (74.7%)79 (25.3%)
Construction & Extraction8,348 (98.3%)148 (1.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,621 (96.8%)218 (3.2%)
Total (Category)15,202 (97.2%)445 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rutherford County are Production (14,277 | 7.8%), Material Moving (11,245 | 6.1%), and Transportation (7,564 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rutherford County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rutherford County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,016 (63.1%)5,261 (36.8%)
Transportation6,945 (91.8%)619 (8.2%)
Material Moving7,794 (69.3%)3,451 (30.7%)
Total (Category)23,755 (71.8%)9,331 (28.2%)
Total (Overall)97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford County

Employment Industries in Rutherford County

The major employment industries in Rutherford County include Manufacturing (24,261 | 13.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,210 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (21,566 | 11.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (15,702 | 8.5%), and Educational Services (14,502 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Rutherford County

Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford County

The Rutherford County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (94.5%), Construction (89.4%), and Utilities (82.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), Educational Services (70.6%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (61.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting485 (73.4%)176 (26.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction120 (94.5%)7 (5.5%)
Construction11,451 (89.4%)1,350 (10.5%)
Manufacturing16,671 (68.7%)7,590 (31.3%)
Wholesale Trade3,963 (70.0%)1,699 (30.0%)
Retail Trade11,667 (54.1%)9,899 (45.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,321 (76.1%)2,920 (23.8%)
Utilities824 (82.5%)175 (17.5%)
Information2,406 (56.4%)1,861 (43.6%)
Finance & Insurance3,204 (40.4%)4,718 (59.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,163 (38.4%)1,867 (61.6%)
Professional & Scientific5,387 (52.8%)4,807 (47.2%)
Enterprise Management343 (53.3%)300 (46.7%)
Administrative & Support4,488 (48.1%)4,845 (51.9%)
Educational Services4,270 (29.4%)10,232 (70.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,212 (22.5%)17,998 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,530 (62.9%)901 (37.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services7,120 (45.3%)8,582 (54.7%)
Public Administration3,898 (59.2%)2,687 (40.8%)
Total97,500 (53.0%)86,520 (47.0%)

Education in Rutherford County

School Enrollment in Rutherford County

The most common levels of schooling among the 93,404 students in Rutherford County are college / undergraduate (22,599 | 24.2%), middle school (21,501 | 23.0%), and high school (19,718 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Rutherford County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,0934.4%
Kindergarten4,6845.0%
Elementary School15,86217.0%
Middle School21,50123.0%
High School19,71821.1%
College / Undergraduate22,59924.2%
Graduate / Professional4,9475.3%
Total93,404100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rutherford County

Out of a total of 93,404 students who are enrolled in schools in Rutherford County, 13,450 (14.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 79,954 (85.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,922 (42.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7,240 (89.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rutherford County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,118 (61.6%)1,319 (38.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,531 (89.4%)2,071 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds22,053 (86.8%)3,356 (13.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,338 (88.0%)1,679 (12.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,240 (89.9%)810 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,431 (89.3%)1,368 (10.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,595 (83.2%)928 (16.8%)
35 Years and over2,645 (57.9%)1,922 (42.1%)
Total79,954 (85.6%)13,450 (14.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rutherford County

Business (17,870 | 23.0%), education (8,916 | 11.5%), science & technology (8,697 | 11.2%), arts & humanities (7,330 | 9.4%), and communications (4,441 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 77,874 individuals in Rutherford County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rutherford County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3134.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,3795.6%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1442.8%
Psychology4,1525.3%
Social Sciences3,2644.2%
Engineering4,0825.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies7010.9%
Science & Technology8,69711.2%
Business17,87023.0%
Education8,91611.5%
Literature & Languages2,2622.9%
Liberal Arts & History3,6584.7%
Visual & Performing Arts2,6653.4%
Communications4,4415.7%
Arts & Humanities7,3309.4%
Total77,874100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rutherford County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rutherford County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rutherford County are males with 2 vehicles (40,666, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (34,190, making up 48.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rutherford County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,335 (1.4%)931 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle13,923 (14.4%)14,741 (17.7%)
2 Vehicles40,666 (42.1%)34,190 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles23,952 (24.8%)19,530 (23.5%)
4 Vehicles10,978 (11.4%)9,800 (11.8%)
5 or more Vehicles5,782 (6.0%)3,968 (4.8%)
Total96,636 (100.0%)83,160 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rutherford County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rutherford County are 15 to 19 minutes (26,437 commuters, 16.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (22,169 commuters, 13.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (21,936 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Rutherford County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,0012.5%
5 to 9 Minutes10,6216.6%
10 to 14 Minutes19,01711.8%
15 to 19 Minutes26,43716.5%
20 to 24 Minutes21,93613.7%
25 to 29 Minutes10,5826.6%
30 to 34 Minutes22,16913.8%
35 to 39 Minutes5,9803.7%
40 to 44 Minutes7,5214.7%
45 to 59 Minutes16,40410.2%
60 to 89 Minutes12,4677.8%
90 or more Minutes3,3622.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Rutherford County

The most common commute times in Rutherford County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,950 commuters, 15.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (12,487 commuters, 17.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rutherford County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,256 (2.6%)1,745 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,716 (6.5%)4,905 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes9,548 (10.9%)9,469 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,950 (15.9%)12,487 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,120 (13.8%)9,816 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,616 (6.4%)4,966 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes13,171 (15.0%)8,998 (12.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,303 (3.8%)2,677 (3.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,337 (4.9%)3,184 (4.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,872 (10.1%)7,532 (10.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,841 (7.8%)5,626 (7.7%)
90 or more Minutes2,123 (2.4%)1,239 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rutherford County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rutherford County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (11,229, 12.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,933, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rutherford County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,601 (8.6%)3,527 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,045 (6.9%)2,727 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,649 (7.6%)4,700 (6.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,229 (12.8%)7,231 (10.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8,296 (9.4%)8,235 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM10,586 (12.0%)11,933 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,004 (6.8%)8,959 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,030 (6.9%)4,656 (6.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,080 (3.5%)2,754 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,789 (4.3%)3,115 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,115 (2.4%)2,054 (2.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,508 (1.7%)542 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,931 (7.9%)4,489 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,990 (9.1%)7,722 (10.6%)
Total87,853 (100.0%)72,644 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Ownership in Rutherford County

Of the total 122,510 dwellings in Rutherford County, owner-occupied units account for 79,898 (65.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 42,612 (34.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rutherford County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units79,89865.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42,61234.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units122,510100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Household Size in Rutherford County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27,17422.2%
2-Person Household41,17533.6%
3-Person Household22,82818.6%
4+ Person Household31,33325.6%
Total Housing Units122,510100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rutherford County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,751 (54.3%)12,423 (45.7%)
2-Person Household28,589 (69.4%)12,586 (30.6%)
3-Person Household14,215 (62.3%)8,613 (37.7%)
4+ Person Household22,343 (71.3%)8,990 (28.7%)
Total Housing Units79,898 (65.2%)42,612 (34.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rutherford County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,557 (52.6%)3,209 (47.4%)
High School Diploma17,988 (60.4%)11,777 (39.6%)
College/Associate Degree25,273 (61.1%)16,102 (38.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,080 (74.2%)11,524 (25.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rutherford County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29,60424.2%
35 to 44 Years25,90721.1%
45 to 54 Years23,38019.1%
55 to 64 Years20,98117.1%
65 to 74 Years14,53711.9%
75 to 84 Years6,2685.1%
85 Years and Over1,8331.5%
Total122,510100.0%

Housing Finances in Rutherford County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rutherford County

Median Income by Occupancy in Rutherford County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied79,898 (65.2%)$94,993
Renter-Occupied42,612 (34.8%)$52,939
Average122,510 (100.0%)$78,291

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rutherford County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rutherford County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,332 (1.7%)1,358 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999371 (0.5%)775 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999752 (0.9%)1,910 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999882 (1.1%)1,622 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,461 (1.8%)2,155 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,462 (4.3%)4,291 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,298 (9.1%)7,943 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,053 (16.3%)9,720 (22.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,559 (17.0%)6,231 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,274 (25.4%)4,278 (10.0%)
$150,000 or more17,454 (21.8%)2,329 (5.5%)
Total79,898 (100.0%)42,612 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rutherford County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rutherford County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,707 (3.4%)449 (1.1%)
$300 to $49910,189 (12.8%)1,000 (2.4%)
$500 to $79910,204 (12.8%)3,442 (8.1%)
$800 to $9994,822 (6.0%)4,608 (10.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49918,145 (22.7%)17,184 (40.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99918,156 (22.7%)11,167 (26.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,632 (10.8%)2,393 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,808 (4.8%)574 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more3,235 (4.1%)165 (0.4%)
Total79,898 (100.0%)42,612 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rutherford County

Housing Structures in Rutherford County

Housing Structures in Rutherford County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached84,14068.7%
Single Unit, Attached8,7957.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,4801.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,3242.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,9466.5%
10 or more Apartments13,56511.1%
Mobile Home / Other3,2602.7%
Total122,510100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rutherford County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rutherford County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached71,417 (84.9%)12,723 (15.1%)
Single Unit, Attached5,961 (67.8%)2,834 (32.2%)
2 Unit Apartments156 (10.5%)1,324 (89.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments173 (5.2%)3,151 (94.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments259 (3.3%)7,687 (96.7%)
10 or more Apartments243 (1.8%)13,322 (98.2%)
Mobile Home / Other1,689 (51.8%)1,571 (48.2%)
Total79,898 (65.2%)42,612 (34.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rutherford County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rutherford County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room75 (0.1%)1,068 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,176 (1.5%)9,002 (21.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms19,738 (24.7%)20,894 (49.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms31,002 (38.8%)8,613 (20.2%)
8 or more Rooms27,907 (34.9%)3,035 (7.1%)
Total79,898 (100.0%)42,612 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rutherford County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rutherford County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas24,336 (30.5%)4,930 (11.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,579 (2.0%)275 (0.6%)
Electricity52,778 (66.1%)36,927 (86.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene77 (0.1%)32 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels619 (0.8%)148 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used509 (0.6%)300 (0.7%)
Total79,898 (100.0%)42,612 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rutherford County

Household Vehicle Usage in Rutherford County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,044 (1.3%)2,039 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle15,983 (20.0%)17,738 (41.6%)
2 Vehicles34,704 (43.4%)16,177 (38.0%)
3 or more Vehicles28,167 (35.2%)6,658 (15.6%)
Total79,898 (100.0%)42,612 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rutherford County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rutherford County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units22,89857,000
Median Property Value$293,400$310,600
Median Household Income$72,626$14,085
Monthly Housing Costs$477$3,210
Real Estate Taxes$1,628$2,512

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000778 (3.4%)1,142 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999491 (2.1%)598 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,759 (47.0%)25,190 (44.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9998,321 (36.3%)22,188 (38.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,695 (7.4%)6,058 (10.6%)
$750,000 to $999,999472 (2.1%)1,234 (2.2%)
$1,000,000 or more382 (1.7%)590 (1.0%)
Total22,898 (100.0%)57,000 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000948 (4.1%)739 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,547 (6.8%)755 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,490 (6.5%)1,548 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,930 (12.8%)1,972 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,024 (21.9%)4,368 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,441 (15.0%)8,029 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,149 (18.1%)10,118 (17.7%)
$150,000 or more3,369 (14.7%)16,125 (28.3%)
Total22,898 (100.0%)57,000 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rutherford County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rutherford County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,061 (17.7%)104,955 (184.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,389 (19.2%)10,627 (18.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,028 (13.2%)16,888 (29.6%)
4.0x or more11,166 (48.8%)11,840 (20.8%)
Total22,898 (100.0%)57,000 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rutherford County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,119 (9.2%)248 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4997,905 (34.5%)3,798 (6.7%)
$800 to $1,49911,983 (52.3%)19,749 (34.6%)
Total22,898 (100.0%)57,000 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rutherford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24,756 (95.8%)1,078 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years59,434 (94.0%)3,820 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years35,093 (86.7%)5,390 (13.3%)
26 to 34 Years38,788 (84.9%)6,900 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years42,332 (87.6%)5,995 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years38,983 (88.6%)5,014 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years33,875 (91.3%)3,213 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years23,144 (99.0%)226 (1.0%)
75 Years and older13,374 (99.8%)21 (0.2%)
Total309,779 (90.7%)31,657 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rutherford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rutherford County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24,756 (95.8%)1,078 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen59,434 (94.0%)3,820 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35,093 (86.7%)5,390 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rutherford County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rutherford County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020,195 (83.7%)3,923 (16.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99944,060 (85.0%)7,796 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99950,446 (89.6%)5,864 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,143 (89.5%)5,988 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over140,893 (94.7%)7,892 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,171 (39.4%)15,849 (61.4%)
6 to 18 Years18,017 (28.5%)45,148 (71.4%)
19 to 25 Years4,510 (11.1%)31,820 (78.6%)
25 to 34 Years5,872 (12.9%)34,543 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years6,024 (12.5%)37,989 (78.6%)
45 to 54 Years4,484 (10.2%)36,576 (83.1%)
55 to 64 Years5,761 (15.5%)30,489 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years21,855 (93.5%)13,258 (56.7%)
75 Years and over13,327 (99.5%)7,697 (57.5%)
Total90,021 (26.4%)253,369 (74.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rutherford County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rutherford County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (0.5%)118 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,780 (5.6%)1,422 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,188 (7.0%)3,501 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years6,811 (10.7%)8,394 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years3,168 (29.3%)3,018 (24.0%)
75 Years and over2,573 (46.8%)3,827 (48.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rutherford County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (0.3%)92 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years153 (0.5%)123 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years387 (0.9%)507 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,735 (2.7%)1,562 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,814 (16.8%)890 (7.1%)
75 Years and over1,482 (27.0%)1,119 (14.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (0.5%)92 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years323 (1.0%)530 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years629 (1.4%)965 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years970 (1.5%)1,706 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years380 (3.5%)522 (4.2%)
75 Years and over378 (6.9%)684 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,309 (4.1%)624 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,009 (4.4%)1,926 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,767 (4.3%)3,367 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years414 (3.8%)600 (4.8%)
75 Years and over612 (11.1%)1,029 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (0.1%)97 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years335 (0.7%)763 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years3,370 (5.3%)4,905 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,397 (12.9%)2,008 (16.0%)
75 Years and over1,498 (27.3%)2,847 (36.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years312 (1.0%)151 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years329 (0.7%)354 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,253 (2.0%)1,210 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years375 (3.5%)661 (5.3%)
75 Years and over540 (9.8%)1,074 (13.6%)

Technology Access in Rutherford County

Computing Device Access in Rutherford County

Computing Device Access in Rutherford County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop104,08085.0%
Smartphone114,52693.5%
Tablet84,45668.9%
No Computing Device3,9053.2%
Total122,510100.0%

Internet Access in Rutherford County

Internet Access in Rutherford County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet810.1%
Broadband Home97,21679.3%
Cellular Data Only12,84710.5%
Satellite Internet8,6837.1%
No Internet8,3996.9%
Total122,510100.0%

Rutherford County Summary

Rutherford County is located in the central part of the state of Tennessee, and is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is bordered by Davidson, Williamson, Wilson, Cannon, and Coffee counties. The county seat is Murfreesboro, which is also the largest city in the county. The county was named after Griffith Rutherford, a Revolutionary War hero and North Carolina politician.

Geography

Rutherford County covers an area of 624 square miles, making it the fifth largest county in Tennessee. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with the highest point being the summit of Short Mountain at 1,068 feet. The county is drained by the Stones River, which flows through the center of the county. The county is also home to several lakes, including Percy Priest Lake, J. Percy Priest Reservoir, and Old Hickory Lake.

Climate

Rutherford County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 62°F, with the average high in July being around 90°F and the average low in January being around 34°F. The average annual precipitation is around 45 inches, with the wettest month being May and the driest month being October.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rutherford County had a population of 262,604, making it the fifth most populous county in Tennessee. The racial makeup of the county was 81.3% White, 13.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in the county was $50,813, and the median family income was $60,867. The per capita income was $25,988. About 10.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

Rutherford County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. The largest employers in the county are Nissan North America, State Farm Insurance, Middle Tennessee State University, and Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
The county is also home to several major shopping centers, including The Avenue Murfreesboro, Stones River Mall, and The Shops at Indian Lake.

History

Rutherford County was formed in 1803 from parts of Davidson and Williamson counties. It was named after Griffith Rutherford, a Revolutionary War hero and North Carolina politician.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1803.
During the Civil War, Rutherford County was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Murfreesboro. After the war, the county experienced a period of growth and development, with the establishment of several towns and cities, including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, and La Vergne.
In the late 20th century, Rutherford County experienced a population boom, due in part to its proximity to Nashville. The county has continued to grow in recent years, and is now home to several major employers, shopping centers, and educational institutions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rutherford County?
Total Population of Rutherford County is 343,727.
What is the Total Male Population of Rutherford County?
Total Male Population of Rutherford County is 169,927.
What is the Total Female Population of Rutherford County?
Total Female Population of Rutherford County is 173,800.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rutherford County?
There are 97.77 Males per 100 Females in Rutherford County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rutherford County?
There are 102.28 Females per 100 Males in Rutherford County.
What is the Median Population Age in Rutherford County?
Median Population Age in Rutherford County is 34.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rutherford County
Average Family Size in Rutherford County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rutherford County
Average Household Size in Rutherford County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rutherford County?
Per Capita income in Rutherford County is $35,135.
What is the Median Family Income in Rutherford County?
Median Family Income in Rutherford County is $90,389.
What is the Median Household income in Rutherford County?
Median Household Income in Rutherford County is $78,291.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rutherford County?
Income or Wage Gap in Rutherford County is 25.6%.
Women in Rutherford County earn 74.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rutherford County?
Family Income Deficit in Rutherford County is $10,491.
Families that are below poverty line in Rutherford County earn $10,491 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rutherford County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rutherford County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rutherford County?
There are 192,211 People in the Labor Forcein in Rutherford County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rutherford County?
71.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Rutherford County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County?
Unemployment Rate in Rutherford County is 3.9%.