Rutherford Times

Of the 335,595 citizens living in Rutherford County in 2021, 94.8% said they were only one race, while 5.2% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Rutherford County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 73.3% or 246,075 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 15.2% and totaled 51,136 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Rutherford County is 1.4% higher than the state average, which stands at 3.8%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Rutherford County.

	Estimated Total
White	246,075
African American	51,136
Multiracial	17,550
Asian	12,022
Some Other Race	7,926
American Indian or Alaska Native	649
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	237

Source: US Census Bureau