Rutherford County, TN Demographics
What is the population of Rutherford County?
There are 349,211 residents in Rutherford County, with a median age of 37.4. Of this, 49.45% are males and 50.55% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.08% of the resident pool in Rutherford County, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.09%. Additionally, 4.83% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 287,138 people in Rutherford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 349,211 | 2.4% |
| Male Population | 172,700 | 2.7% |
| Female Population | 176,511 | 2.2% |
Male Population 49.45%
Female Population 50.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.4 | 1.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 314,561 | 1.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 17,776 | 3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 16,874 | 11.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.08%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.09%
Not Citizen 4.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,748 | 104.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 27,193 | 1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 18,029 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 10,320 | 7.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 287,138 | 2.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.51%
Moved from Same County 7.9%
Moved from Same State 5.23%
Moved from Different State 3%
Same House as Last Year 83.37%
What are the employment statistics in Rutherford County?
White-collar workers make up 73.35% of the working population in Rutherford County, while blue-collar employees account for 26.65%. There are also 15,420 entrepreneurs in Rutherford County (8.27% of the workforce); 135,754 workers employed in private companies (72.85%); and 23,776 people working in governmental institutions (12.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 136,689 | 2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 49,664 | 4.4% |
White Collar 73.35%
Blue Collar 26.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,420 | 2.5% |
| Private Companies | 135,754 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 23,776 | 1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,403 | 5.3% |
Self Employees 8.27%
Private Companies 72.85%
Governmental Workers 12.76%
Not for Profit Companies 6.12%
How many households are there in Rutherford County?
There are a total of 124,905 households in Rutherford County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.8% of these Rutherford County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.2%. Additionally, 35.95% of households have children and 64.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 124,905 | 2.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 87,178 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 37,727 | 4.8% |
Family Households 69.8%
Non-Family Households 30.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 44,907 | 2.9% |
| Households without Children | 79,998 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 35.95%
Households without Children 64.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Rutherford County?
The average annual household income in Rutherford County is $101,312, while the median household income sits at $81,476 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $89,815, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $93,979. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,380 and $54,472, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $101,312 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $81,476 | 5.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 305,469 | 2.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rutherford County?
There are 134,503 housing units in Rutherford County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1996. Of the 124,905 occupied housing units in Rutherford County, 65.85% are owner-occupied, while 34.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $329,250. In general, housing costs reach $1,306 per month in Rutherford County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 134,503 | 3.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1996 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,248 | -7.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,956 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,622 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,962 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,427 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17,418 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26,296 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 33,676 | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 27,172 | 15.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 2,726 | 181.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 124,905 | 2.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 82,245 | 3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $42,660 | 2.6% |
Owner Occupied 65.85%
Renter Occupied 34.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 58,418 | 1.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 23,827 | 6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $329,250 | 20.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $304,900 | 13.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,306 | 8.8% |
With Mortgage 71.03%
Without Mortgage 28.97%
What is the level of education in Rutherford County?
Approximately 33.87% of the population in Rutherford County holds a high school degree (that's 90,496 residents), while 26.29% have attained a college certificate (70,257 locals) and 20.69% have a bachelor's degree (55,276 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,568 | 9.4% |
| Some High School | 90,496 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 70,257 | 3.1% |
| Associate Degree | 20,996 | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 55,276 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,598 | 4.5% |
No High School 2.46%
Some High School 33.87%
Some College 26.29%
Associate Degree 7.86%
Bachelor's Degree 20.69%
Graduate Degree 8.83%
What is the marital status of Rutherford County residents?
A total of 96,181 people in Rutherford County have never been married (which represents 33.98% of the total population), while 142,963 of them are wedded (50.5%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,929 (1.39%) and 27,530 (9.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 96,181 | 4.9% |
| Married | 142,963 | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3,929 | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 12,467 | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 27,530 | 27,530.0% |
Never Married 33.98%
Married 50.5%
Separated 1.39%
Widowed 4.4%
Divorced 9.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rutherford County?
The top three means of transportation people in Rutherford County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 158,911 residents commute by car, 1,720 prefer going to work by walking and 516 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 158,911 | 0.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 516 | -0.6% |
| Railroad | 15 | 1,400.0% |
| Ferryboat | 6 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 253 | -14.8% |
| Motorcycle | 54 | -53.0% |
| TaxiCab | 138 | 21.1% |
| Walk | 1,720 | 22.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Rutherford County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37060 | 2,714 | 975 | $90,750.00 | $106,836.00 |
| 37085 | 5,304 | 1,878 | $109,245.00 | $113,058.00 |
| 37086 | 36,772 | 12,449 | $73,853.00 | $85,642.00 |
| 37118 | 1,274 | 494 | $80,556.00 | $89,876.00 |
| 37127 | 20,734 | 6,988 | $81,270.00 | $93,822.00 |
| 37128 | 73,657 | 26,411 | $85,544.00 | $101,361.00 |
| 37129 | 60,448 | 21,677 | $84,076.00 | $105,624.00 |
| 37014 | 3,316 | 1,307 | $106,179.00 | $180,731.00 |
| 37020 | 4,993 | 1,890 | $73,654.00 | $83,871.00 |
| 37037 | 9,284 | 2,864 | $102,339.00 | $117,755.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.