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, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,119

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.1%919

Two or More

10.5%117

Black

5.2%58

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%13

Asian

0.7%8

Other

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%84

High School Diploma

28.9%237

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%76

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%121

Associate's Degree

4.6%38

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%129

Master's Degree

4.4%36

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

20.1%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,900

Median Renti

$691

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75%372

Renter-Occupied

25%124

Total Units

577

Homeownership

75%

Vacancy Rate

14%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%35

$50K–$100K

54%201

$100K–$150K

9.1%34

$150K–$200K

8.6%32

$200K–$300K

14.5%54

$300K–$500K

3.5%13

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%3

2010–2019

2.1%12

2000–2009

7.5%43

1990–1999

8%46

1980–1989

8.3%48

1970–1979

18.7%108

1960–1969

26.9%155

1950–1959

19.8%114

1940–1949

4.2%24

1939 or earlier

4.2%24

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

53.4%265

Electricity

41.3%205

No Fuel

3%15

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,667

Mean Household Incomei

$64,176

Per Capita Incomei

$27,992

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

552

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%39

$10K–$15K

5.2%26

$15K–$20K

5.2%26

$20K–$25K

5.4%27

$25K–$30K

2.2%11

$30K–$35K

8.7%43

$35K–$40K

6%30

$40K–$45K

6%30

$45K–$50K

2.4%12

$50K–$60K

13.9%69

$60K–$75K

6.5%32

$75K–$100K

10.5%52

$100K–$125K

6.7%33

$125K–$150K

7.1%35

$150K–$200K

4.2%21

$200K+

2%10

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

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

60.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

534

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

534

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

68(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured