Rutherford County Facts and Demographics
| Total Population: | 62,899 |
| American Indian | 125 |
| White | 54,592 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 206 |
| African American | 7,066 |
| Other | 910 |
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Population by Sex & Age |
Population by Town/Median Age |
|
Male 30,301 |
Bostic 328 / 36.3 |
| Female 32,598 |
Chimney Rock 175 / 36.3 |
| Under 19 16,386 |
Ellenboro 479 / 38.4 |
| 20 to 24 years 3,589 |
Forest City 7,549 / 37.8 |
| 25 to 34 years 8,384 |
Lake Lure 328 / 58.6 |
| 35 to 44 years 9,188 |
Ruth 329 / 38.9 |
| 45 to 54 years 8,679 |
Rutherfordton 4,131 / 40.3 |
| 55 to 64 years 6,606 |
Spindale 4,022 / 38.4 |
|
Over 65 10,067 |
Union Mills 2,365 / 39.9 |
|
Other Areas 43,193 / NA |
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| Other Facts | |
| Crime Rate | 31.3% |
| Property Tax Rate | $0.51 |
| Voting Rate | 58.3% |
| Average Maximum Temp | 70.5 F |
| Average Minimum Temp | 45.2 F |
| Average Rainfall | 50.34 Inches |