Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in Rutherford County, NC

The map below shows majority race by area in Rutherford County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Rutherford County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

Rutherford County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in Rutherford County overall is white, making up 82.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 8.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in Rutherford County
Race
Rutherford County, NC Population
White
82.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
8.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
Rutherford County, NC Population
White
82.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
Black
8.3%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.2%
Other
2.9%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for Rutherford County, NC

The map below shows diversity in Rutherford County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.

Rutherford County, NC map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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Rutherford County Diversity Score

50

With a diversity score of 50 out of 100, Rutherford County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Rutherford County's proper boundaries is to the central of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Rutherford County.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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