Rutherford, PA Demographics
A map of Rutherford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,038 | 52.7% |
Black | 943 | 16.4% |
Asian | 865 | 15.0% |
Hispanic | 610 | 10.6% |
Multiracial | 287 | 5.0% |
Native American/Other | 22 | 0.4% |
Rutherford, Pennsylvania had a population of 5,765 in 2020. It was 52.7% White, 16.4% Black, 15.0% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is the 223rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Rutherford's White Population
3,038 residents of Rutherford identify as White, or 52.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rutherford considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #1824 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more White than neighboring Lawnton (41.8% White), Colonial Park (51.1% White), and Oberlin (51% White). Rutherford is less White than neighboring Paxtonia (75.7% White), and Hummelstown (86.8% White).
Rutherford's Black Population
943 residents of Rutherford identify as Black, or 16.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rutherford slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Paxtonia (6.6% Black), and Hummelstown (1.6% Black). Rutherford is less Black than neighboring Lawnton (20% Black), and Colonial Park (21.2% Black).
Rutherford's Asian Population
865 residents of Rutherford identify as Asian, or 15.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rutherford slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #19 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Colonial Park (10.6% Asian), Paxtonia (6.1% Asian), Hummelstown (2.2% Asian), and Oberlin (1.3% Asian). Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring Lawnton (25.2% Asian).
Rutherford's Hispanic Population
610 residents of Rutherford identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawnton (8.2% Hispanic), Paxtonia (6% Hispanic), and Hummelstown (5.9% Hispanic). Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring Colonial Park (11.7% Hispanic), and Oberlin (23.9% Hispanic).
Rutherford's Native American/Other Population
22 residents of Rutherford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Paxtonia (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hummelstown (0.3% Native American/Other). Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lawnton (0.8% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (0.7% Native American/Other).
Rutherford's Multiracial Population
287 residents of Rutherford identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Rutherford is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawnton (4% Multiracial), Colonial Park (4.7% Multiracial), and Hummelstown (3.2% Multiracial). Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring Paxtonia (5.4% Multiracial), and Oberlin (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.