Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rutherford College, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,374

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%1,203

Hispanic/Latino

5%69

Asian

4.4%61

Two or More

3%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%57

High School Diploma

27%261

Some College (<1 yr)

12%116

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%101

Associate's Degree

10.5%102

Bachelor's Degree

20.2%195

Master's Degree

6.1%59

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,600

Median Renti

$853

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.1%437

Renter-Occupied

26.9%161

Total Units

696

Homeownership

73.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%8

$50K–$100K

7.6%33

$100K–$150K

16.5%72

$150K–$200K

32.7%143

$200K–$300K

13.5%59

$300K–$500K

25.9%113

$500K–$1M

2.1%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%6

2010–2019

5.2%36

2000–2009

12.6%88

1990–1999

11.9%83

1980–1989

22.6%157

1970–1979

4.5%31

1960–1969

14.8%103

1950–1959

12.1%84

1940–1949

4.9%34

1939 or earlier

10.6%74

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.4%433

Utility Gas

15.4%92

Bottled/LP Gas

6%36

Fuel Oil

3.2%19

Wood

2.5%15

Solar

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,500

Mean Household Incomei

$77,015

Per Capita Incomei

$31,728

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

760

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2%12

$10K–$15K

2%12

$15K–$20K

8.7%52

$20K–$25K

4.7%28

$25K–$30K

2.2%13

$30K–$35K

4.3%26

$35K–$40K

3.3%20

$40K–$45K

1%6

$45K–$50K

7.4%44

$50K–$60K

9.4%56

$60K–$75K

14.2%85

$75K–$100K

13.2%79

$100K–$125K

8.9%53

$125K–$150K

9.4%56

$150K–$200K

5.4%32

$200K+

4%24

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

543.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

724

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

743

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

68(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured