Rutherfordton, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Rutherfordton, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
4,073
Unemployment
10.4%
Poverty
14.3%
Median Home
$124,000
Median Income
$47,175
Median Rent
$783
Rutherfordton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Rutherfordton, NC Crime Report
145
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,582.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
44.66%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rutherfordton / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 145 | 3,582.9 | 2,729.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 0 | 0.0 | 371.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 72.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 262.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 145 | 3,582.9 | 2,357.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1 | 24.7 | 519.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 142 | 3,508.8 | 1,666.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 49.4 | 172.2 | 219.9 |
Rankings for Rutherfordton in North Carolina
Map Of Rutherfordton, NC
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Population over time in Rutherfordton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,073 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 4,044 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 4,053 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 4,187 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 4,193 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,208 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 4,223 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 4,215 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,207 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 4,202 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rutherfordton
| Race | Rutherfordton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.1% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.3% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Rutherfordton
| Gender | Rutherfordton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 42.5% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rutherfordton for adults over 25
| Education | Rutherfordton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rutherfordton, North Carolina
| Income | Rutherfordton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.1% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
