Unified School District · TN
Rutherford County School District
Rutherford County School District is a unified school district in Tennessee with a community population of 199,454. The median household income is $90,223 and the median age is 36.6.
199,454
Population
360
People / sq mi
$90,223
Median Income
36.6
Median Age
Rutherford County School District covers 555 sq mi of land at 359.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 42.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$90,223
Median Household Income
$38,654
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$372,300
Median Home Value
$1,544
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.0%
High School+
30.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rutherford County School District serves a community with a population of 199,454 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Tennessee.
The median household income in Rutherford County School District is $90,223, with a per capita income of $38,654. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Rutherford County School District is 66.6% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 42.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Rutherford County School District, 91.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Rutherford County School District is $372,300, with a median rent of $1,544. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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Data for Rutherford County School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4703690).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.