Time Zone: Rutherford County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Rutherfordton is the Seat for Rutherford County.
Rutherford County was founded in 1779 and was created by taking area from County.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Rutherford had a population of 63,415 people. This is an increase of 0.82% since the last Census (which gave a population of 62,899 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Rutherford represented 0.78% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 38th most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 67,810 | +7.81% | +6.93% since 2009 |
2009 | 63,415 | +0.82% | |
2008 | 63,436 | +0.85% | +0.53% since 2007 |
2007 | 63,103 | +0.32% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 62,899 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Rutherford County Census Page for Rutherford County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Rutherford County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Rutherford County):
Websites for Rutherford County
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