Rutherfordton, NC Population by Age

The median age in Rutherfordton, NC is 40.0, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.80% were under the age of 15, 12.17% aged 15 to 29, 42.64% aged 30 to 64, 22.88% aged 65 to 84, and 2.51% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Rutherfordton, NC population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Rutherfordton's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 264 7.19%
5 to 9 years 384 10.46%
10 to 14 years 79 2.15%
15 to 19 years 173 4.71%
20 to 24 years 72 1.96%
25 to 29 years 202 5.5%
30 to 34 years 369 10.05%
35 to 39 years 295 8.04%
40 to 44 years 192 5.23%
45 to 49 years 72 1.96%
50 to 54 years 77 2.1%
55 to 59 years 244 6.65%
60 to 64 years 316 8.61%
65 to 69 years 264 7.19%
70 to 74 years 215 5.86%
75 to 79 years 319 8.69%
80 to 84 years 42 1.14%
85 years and over 92 2.51%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Rutherfordton Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Rutherfordton, NC population by age group

Key stats
972
Population under 25 years
1,058
Population aged 25-44
709
Population aged 45-64
932
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Rutherfordton, NC population by age group.

The largest age group is 5 to 9 years with a population of 384 (10.46% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Rutherfordton, NC was for the group of age 5 to 9 years with a population of 384 (10.46%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Rutherfordton, NC was the 80 to 84 years with a population of 42 (1.14%).

Rutherfordton, NC population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Rutherfordton, NC's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Rutherfordton, NC population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 1,962 (53.45% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 777 21.17%
18 to 64 years 1,962 53.45%
65 years and over 932 25.39%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Rutherfordton 's population under 18 was 21.17%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Rutherfordton's working population (between 18 and 64) was 53.45%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Rutherfordton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 25.39% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Rutherfordton, NC population pyramid

Population pyramid for Rutherfordton, NC is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Rutherfordton's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rutherfordton, NC, is 36.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rutherfordton, NC, is 46.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rutherfordton, NC is 82.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rutherfordton, NC is 2.2.

FIGURE 3

Rutherfordton, NC population pyramid

Rutherfordton population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Rutherfordton, NC's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 48 216 264
5 to 9 years 114 270 384
10 to 14 years 53 26 79
15 to 19 years 86 87 173
20 to 24 years 8 64 72
25 to 29 years 115 87 202
30 to 34 years 150 219 369
35 to 39 years 216 79 295
40 to 44 years 102 90 192
45 to 49 years 26 46 72
50 to 54 years 46 31 77
55 to 59 years 94 150 244
60 to 64 years 137 179 316
65 to 69 years 145 119 264
70 to 74 years 107 108 215
75 to 79 years 148 171 319
80 to 84 years 0 42 42
85 years and over 16 76 92

Things to know

What is the population of Rutherfordton, NC under 18?

Rutherfordton's population under the age of 18 is 777, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.17% of the total resident population of Rutherfordton, NC.

What is the aging population in Rutherfordton, NC?

Rutherfordton's population aged 65 years and above was 932. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 25.39% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Rutherfordton, NC Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Rutherfordton Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rutherfordton population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Rutherfordton. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Rutherfordton by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Rutherfordton.

Key observations

The largest age group in Rutherfordton, NC was for the group of age 5 to 9 years years with a population of 384 (10.46%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Rutherfordton, NC was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 42 (1.14%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Rutherfordton is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Rutherfordton total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rutherfordton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Rutherfordton, NC Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Rutherfordton - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Rutherfordton population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Rutherfordton. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 1,962 (53.45% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Rutherfordton population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Rutherfordton is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Rutherfordton is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rutherfordton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Rutherfordton, NC Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Rutherfordton, NC population pyramid, which represents the Rutherfordton population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rutherfordton, NC, is 36.1.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Rutherfordton, NC, is 46.3.
  • Total dependency ratio for Rutherfordton, NC is 82.5.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Rutherfordton, NC is 2.2.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Rutherfordton population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Rutherfordton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Rutherfordton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Rutherfordton for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Rutherfordton Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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