Rutherford County Tennessee Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Rutherford County Tennessee area was $78,201 in 2021, the latest figures available. Rutherford County median household income is $18,506 higher than the median Tennessee household income and $8,484 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Rutherford County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Rutherford County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Rutherford County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Tennessee | $59,695 | -1.47% | +5.63% |
| Rutherford County | $78,201 | +1.24% | +13.71% |
Trends in Rutherford County, TN Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $78,201, the median household income for Rutherford was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Rutherford County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Rutherford County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $59,695 | $78,201 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $60,586 | $77,245 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $59,421 | $73,543 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $56,511 | $68,772 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $56,744 | $75,726 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $54,811 | $69,048 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $54,063 | $68,664 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $50,819 | $60,145 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,604 | $66,606 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,556 | $62,813 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,334 | $63,078 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $52,818 | $68,178 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $55,497 | $65,973 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $54,063 | $65,882 |
Rutherford County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Rutherford County was $88,580 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee family income, Rutherford County median family income is $13,871 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Rutherford County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Rutherford County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Tennessee | $74,709 | -1.35% | +5.46% |
| Rutherford County | $88,580 | -0.10% | +9.30% |
Trends in Rutherford County, TN Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Rutherford is $88,580. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $88,671 and is now $91 (0.10%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Rutherford County, Tennessee, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Rutherford County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $74,709 | $88,580 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $75,730 | $88,671 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $74,175 | $85,680 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $70,841 | $81,042 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $69,550 | $87,372 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $68,486 | $86,043 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $66,134 | $80,482 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $63,645 | $71,016 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,713 | $79,505 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $63,062 | $74,998 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $63,107 | $78,682 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $64,995 | $80,155 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $68,044 | $78,658 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $66,686 | $78,868 |
Rutherford County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Rutherford County was $33,926 in 2021. Compared to the median Tennessee per capita income, Rutherford County median per capita income is $22 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Rutherford County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Rutherford County Tennessee
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Tennessee | $33,904 | -0.53% | +7.30% |
| Rutherford County | $33,926 | +0.35% | +11.79% |
Trends in Rutherford County, TN Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $33,926, the per capita income for Rutherford was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Rutherford County, Tennessee, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Rutherford County
| Date | US | Tennessee | Rutherford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $33,904 | $33,926 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $34,085 | $33,807 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $33,090 | $32,505 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $31,596 | $30,348 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $31,792 | $33,790 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $30,582 | $31,279 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $29,980 | $30,031 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $28,550 | $28,351 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $28,749 | $29,412 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $28,009 | $28,498 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $28,153 | $29,685 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,735 | $31,247 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $30,676 | $31,207 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $30,721 | $32,240 |
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