Rutherford, CA Demographics

A map of Rutherford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	53	51	63.1%	44.3%
Hispanic	31	57	36.9%	49.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	3.5%

Rutherford, California has an estimated population of 84, a large decrease from the 115 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 36.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutherford has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rutherford, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 46.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutherford is ranked the 1477th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. 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). Rutherford was ranked the 1481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutherford's White Population

53 residents of Rutherford, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutherford is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Rutherford ranks 1015th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 44.3% to 63.1%.

Rutherford is more White than neighboring Oakville (0% White). Rutherford is less White than neighboring St. Helena (65.6% White), Yountville (70% White), Deer Park (76.5% White), and Kenwood (78.8% White).

Rutherford's Black Population

0 residents of Rutherford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutherford is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Rutherford ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Rutherford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rutherford is less Black than neighboring St. Helena (0.4% Black), and Yountville (4.3% Black).

Rutherford's Asian Population

0 residents of Rutherford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutherford is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Rutherford ranks 711th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring St. Helena (1.7% Asian), Yountville (2.7% Asian), and Kenwood (8.9% Asian).

Rutherford's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Rutherford, or 36.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutherford is slightly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Rutherford ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 49.6% to 36.9%.

Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakville (0% Hispanic), St. Helena (29.3% Hispanic), Yountville (17.4% Hispanic), Deer Park (22.2% Hispanic), and Kenwood (1.6% Hispanic).

Rutherford's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rutherford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rutherford is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutherford ranks 1522nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutherford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Helena (0.7% Native American/Other), and Yountville (1.9% Native American/Other).

Rutherford's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rutherford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutherford is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rutherford ranks 1098th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helena (2.3% Multiracial), Yountville (3.7% Multiracial), Deer Park (1.3% Multiracial), and Kenwood (10.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.