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Rutherford College, NC


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Rutherford College, North Carolina

Rutherford College, North Carolina, in Burke county, is 38 miles NW of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is included in the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,293 people lived in Rutherford College.

The People and Families of Rutherford College

In Rutherford College, about 61% of adults are married.

In Rutherford College, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rutherford College had a median family income of $42,206. Rutherford College doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Rutherford College.

Rutherford College Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Rutherford College are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Rutherford College, 97% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Rutherford College.

High Points

Rutherford College strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rutherford College Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%Rutherford College Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rutherford College, NC

Comparing Rutherford College to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women77
Racial Diversity72
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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