Rutherford College
Town in Burke County, North Carolina

Rutherford College is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, with 1,226 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Connelly Springs, 1.7 miles E.
- 1,226residents (2020 Census)
- 1,204 ftelevation · 367 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 531 / sq mipopulation density
- 28671ZIP code
About Rutherford College
Rutherford College is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rutherford College had a population of 1,226. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton metropolitan area. There are multiple exclaves of the town in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
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Living in Rutherford College
- Median household income
- $67,500
- Median home value
- $185,600
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Rutherford College had 1,226 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,226 |
|---|---|
| Density | 531 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutherford College at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,226 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.31 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7517° N, 81.5270° W |
| ZIP code | 28671 |
| Official website | rutherfordcollegenc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutherford College
- Connelly Springs1.7 mi E
- Valdese2.6 mi W
- Icard4.3 mi SE
- Drexel4.6 mi W
- Sawmills5.3 mi NE
- Rhodhiss5.4 mi E
- Hildebran6.4 mi E
- Granite Falls6.6 mi NE
- Cajah's Mountain6.9 mi N
- Hudson7.0 mi N
- Long View8.2 mi E
- Gamewell8.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford College
What county is Rutherford College in?
Rutherford College is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rutherford College, NC?
1,226 people lived in Rutherford College at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherford College, NC?
The ZIP code of Rutherford College is 28671.
What is the elevation of Rutherford College?
1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutherford College?
Connelly Springs (1.7 mi), Valdese (2.6 mi), Icard (4.3 mi), Drexel (4.6 mi), Sawmills (5.3 mi).
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