Rutherford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
64,930
Median Age
45.3
Male Median
44.4
Female Median
46.2
Rutherford County, North Carolina Population Growth

Rutherford County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.0%%.
-3.0%% Growth
Rutherford County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rutherford County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.3 | 64,930 |
| 2023 | 45.3 | 64,850 |
| 2022 | 44.9 | 64,680 |
| 2021 | 45.1 | 64,592 |
| 2020 | 45.2 | 66,741 |
| 2019 | 45.0 | 66,599 |
| 2018 | 44.7 | 66,532 |
| 2017 | 44.5 | 66,523 |
| 2016 | 44.1 | 66,701 |
| 2015 | 43.3 | 66,865 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 67,181 |
| 2013 | 42.6 | 67,403 |
| 2012 | 42.1 | 67,446 |
| 2011 | 41.9 | 67,262 |
| 2010 | 41.8 | 66,928 |
Rutherford County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.0% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 11.5% |
| 35–54 | 24.1% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65+ | 22.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Rutherford County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rutherford County, North Carolina
The median age in Rutherford County, North Carolina is 45.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rutherford County, North Carolina is 64,930.
In Rutherford County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rutherford County, North Carolina is aging.