Rutherford, PA Demographics

A map of Rutherford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,117	3,038	45.2%	52.7%
Asian	1,429	865	20.7%	15.0%
Hispanic	1,099	610	16.0%	10.6%
Black	992	943	14.4%	16.4%
Multiracial	186	287	2.7%	5.0%
Native American/Other	67	22	1.0%	0.4%

Rutherford, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,890, a large increase from the 5,765 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% White, 20.7% Asian, 16.0% Hispanic, 14.4% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania 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 65.9% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutherford is ranked the 172nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutherford's White Population

3,117 residents of Rutherford, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutherford is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Rutherford ranks 1824th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 52.7% to 45.2%.

Rutherford is more White than neighboring Oberlin (41.3% White). Rutherford is less White than neighboring Lawnton (47.3% White), Colonial Park (46.6% White), Paxtonia (69.8% White), and Hummelstown (77.5% White).

Rutherford's Black Population

992 residents of Rutherford, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutherford is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Rutherford ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 16.4% to 14.4%.

Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Paxtonia (2.8% Black), and Hummelstown (0% Black). Rutherford is less Black than neighboring Lawnton (21.8% Black), Colonial Park (24.7% Black), and Oberlin (16.4% Black).

Rutherford's Asian Population

1,429 residents of Rutherford, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutherford is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Rutherford ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Asian residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 15.0% to 20.7%.

Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Colonial Park (10.3% Asian), Paxtonia (14.8% Asian), Hummelstown (7.7% Asian), and Oberlin (0% Asian). Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring Lawnton (22.5% Asian).

Rutherford's Hispanic Population

1,099 residents of Rutherford, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutherford is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rutherford ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 10.6% to 16.0%.

Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawnton (7.2% Hispanic), Colonial Park (12.9% Hispanic), Paxtonia (8.1% Hispanic), and Hummelstown (11.4% Hispanic). Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring Oberlin (41.3% Hispanic).

Rutherford's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Rutherford, or 1.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutherford ranks 894th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 204.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Rutherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lawnton (0% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Hummelstown (0% Native American/Other), and Oberlin (0% Native American/Other). Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxtonia (1.1% Native American/Other).

Rutherford's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Rutherford, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutherford is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rutherford ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.7%.

Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lawnton (1% Multiracial), and Oberlin (1.1% Multiracial). Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.9% Multiracial), Paxtonia (3.5% Multiracial), and Hummelstown (3.4% 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.