COUNTY · NC
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherford County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37161 and an estimated population of 65,507 (Census 2023), 44th largest of 100 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Rutherford County
- State
- North Carolina
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 37161
- State FIPS
- 37
- Population (2023)
- 65,507
- Change since 2020
- +1.6%
- State rank
- 44 of 100
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in North Carolina
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Rutherford County?
Rutherford County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37161: 37 for the state and 161 for the county.
What state is Rutherford County in?
Rutherford County is in North Carolina.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.