Rutherford College, NC Demographics

A map of Rutherford College's Population by Race

Rutherford College, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,374, a large increase from the 1,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutherford College, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutherford College has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rutherford College, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutherford College is ranked the 403rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 College was ranked the 410th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutherford College's White Population

1,203 residents of Rutherford College, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutherford College is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Rutherford College ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Rutherford College's population has decreased from 90.9% to 87.6%.

Rutherford College is more White than neighboring Connelly Springs (80.9% White), Valdese (86.2% White), and Drexel (80.3% White). Rutherford College is less White than neighboring Icard (95.7% White), and Sawmills (93.8% White).

Rutherford College's Black Population

0 residents of Rutherford College, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutherford College is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Rutherford College ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rutherford College's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Rutherford College is less Black than neighboring Connelly Springs (4.4% Black), Valdese (3.3% Black), Icard (1.6% Black), Sawmills (1.2% Black), and Drexel (1.7% Black).

Rutherford College's Asian Population

61 residents of Rutherford College, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutherford College is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Rutherford College ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's Asian population has grown by an estimated 103.3%. Asian residents' share of Rutherford College's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.4%.

Rutherford College is more Asian than neighboring Valdese (3.1% Asian), Icard (0% Asian), Sawmills (0% Asian), and Drexel (2.6% Asian). Rutherford College is less Asian than neighboring Connelly Springs (6.6% Asian).

Rutherford College's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Rutherford College, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutherford College is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rutherford College ranks 617th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutherford College's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.0%.

Rutherford College is more Hispanic than neighboring Icard (0.6% Hispanic), and Sawmills (2.9% Hispanic). Rutherford College is less Hispanic than neighboring Connelly Springs (7.5% Hispanic), Valdese (5.2% Hispanic), and Drexel (9% Hispanic).

Rutherford College's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rutherford College, 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 College is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutherford College ranks 706th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutherford College's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rutherford College is less Native American/Other than neighboring Icard (0.2% Native American/Other), and Drexel (1.7% Native American/Other).

Rutherford College's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Rutherford College, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutherford College is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rutherford College ranks 692nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford College's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutherford College's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.0%.

Rutherford College is more Multiracial than neighboring Connelly Springs (0.6% Multiracial), Valdese (2.2% Multiracial), Icard (1.9% Multiracial), and Sawmills (2.1% Multiracial). Rutherford College is less Multiracial than neighboring Drexel (4.6% 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.