Rutherfordton
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherfordton is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 3,640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 965 ft (294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruth, 1.6 miles NE.
- 3,640residents (2020 Census)
- 965 ftelevation · 294 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 866 / sq mipopulation density
- 28139ZIP code
About Rutherfordton
Rutherfordton is a town in and the county seat of Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,640 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Rutherfordton
- Median household income
- $59,375
- Median home value
- $288,400
- Median rent
- $860/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Rutherfordton had 3,640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 866 per sq mi (334 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rutherfordton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,640 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.20 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3640° N, 81.9612° W |
| ZIP code | 28139 |
| Official website | rutherfordton.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rutherfordton
- Ruth1.6 mi NE
- Spindale2.2 mi E
- Forest City5.5 mi E
- Bostic7.1 mi E
- Caroleen11.2 mi SE
- Henrietta11.5 mi SE
- Ellenboro11.5 mi E
- Cliffside13.7 mi SE
- Lake Lure14.8 mi NW
- Mooresboro15.5 mi E
- Fingerville, SC16.0 mi S
- Chesnee, SC16.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rutherfordton
What county is Rutherfordton in?
Rutherfordton is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rutherfordton, NC?
3,640 people lived in Rutherfordton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rutherfordton, NC?
The ZIP code of Rutherfordton is 28139.
What is the elevation of Rutherfordton?
965 feet (294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rutherfordton?
Ruth (1.6 mi), Spindale (2.2 mi), Forest City (5.5 mi), Bostic (7.1 mi), Caroleen (11.2 mi).
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