| Place Name | Rutherfordton |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28139 |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 4,215 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -13.60% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.18% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Forest City, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 10th |
| State House Districts | 112 |
| State Senate Districts | 47 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.18% |
| African American | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.24% |