Rutherfordton, NC Demographics

A map of Rutherfordton's Population by Race

Rutherfordton, North Carolina had a population of 3,640 in 2020. It was 78.4% White, 9.7% Black, 1.4% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rutherfordton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is the 226th 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).

Rutherfordton's White Population

2,853 residents of Rutherfordton identify as White, or 78.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Rutherfordton larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #290 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more White than neighboring Spindale (65.3% White), Forest City (60.2% White), and Caroleen (69.8% White). Rutherfordton is less White than neighboring Ruth (79.8% White), and Bostic (86.8% White).

Rutherfordton's Black Population

352 residents of Rutherfordton identify as Black, or 9.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rutherfordton slightly less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #424 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more Black than neighboring Ruth (5.8% Black), and Bostic (9% Black). Rutherfordton is less Black than neighboring Spindale (23.8% Black), Forest City (20.9% Black), and Caroleen (12.7% Black).

Rutherfordton's Asian Population

52 residents of Rutherfordton identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rutherfordton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more Asian than neighboring Ruth (0.9% Asian), Spindale (0.7% Asian), Forest City (1.1% Asian), Bostic (0.6% Asian), and Caroleen (0.5% Asian).

Rutherfordton's Hispanic Population

194 residents of Rutherfordton identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rutherfordton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #427 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more Hispanic than neighboring Spindale (3.6% Hispanic), and Bostic (1.7% Hispanic). Rutherfordton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruth (8.4% Hispanic), Forest City (11.4% Hispanic), and Caroleen (8% Hispanic).

Rutherfordton's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Rutherfordton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rutherfordton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #229 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruth (0.6% Native American/Other), Forest City (0.5% Native American/Other), Bostic (0.6% Native American/Other), and Caroleen (0.2% Native American/Other). Rutherfordton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spindale (1.3% Native American/Other).

Rutherfordton's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Rutherfordton identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rutherfordton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Rutherfordton is ranked #286 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rutherfordton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bostic (1.4% Multiracial). Rutherfordton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruth (4.6% Multiracial), Spindale (5.3% Multiracial), Forest City (5.8% Multiracial), and Caroleen (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.