Rutherford, Tennessee

Rutherford is a town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. At the 2000 census, its population was at 1,272 and in 2010 the population was 1,151.

Not to be confused with Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Rutherford, Tennessee
Town
Buildings along Main and Front
Nickname(s): 
The Last Home of Davy Crockett
Location of Rutherford in Gibson County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°7′32″N 88°59′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyGibson
Government
 • MayorSandy Simpson (2020)
Area
 • Total2.32 sq mi (6.00 km2)
 • Land2.30 sq mi (5.97 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
331 ft (101 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,151
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,067
 • Density463.31/sq mi (178.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38369
Area code(s)731
FIPS code47-65760[3]
GNIS feature ID1300352[4]
Websitehttp://www.townofrutherford.org/

Geography

Rutherford is located at 36°07′32″N 88°59′24″W.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) is land and 0.44% is water. The current mayor is Sandy Simpson (2020)

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880323—
189053665.9%
190067726.3%
191076613.1%
19207923.4%
1930747−5.7%
19407713.2%
195099428.9%
1960983−1.1%
19701,38540.9%
19801,378−0.5%
19901,303−5.4%
20001,272−2.4%
20101,151−9.5%
2019 (est.)1,067[2]−7.3%
Sources:[6][7]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 1,151 people, 500 households, and 329 families residing in the town. The population density was 500.4 people per square mile (195.1/km2). There were 569 housing units at an average density of 247.4 per square mile (96.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.5% White, 16.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1% of the population.

Davy Crockett Cabin

There were 500 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25% under the age of 20, 4.4% from 20 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 21% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $21,103 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,311. About 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line.

Attractions and history

Rutherford promotes itself as the "Last Home of Davy Crockett". Crockett's reconstructed cabin is located in downtown Rutherford as is the grave of his mother. Rutherford hosts a community festival called "Davy Crockett Days" each year. Past grand marshals of the Davy Crockett Days Parade include Fess Parker who portrayed Davy Crockett in the 1954 Walt Disney television series Ballad of Davy Crockett.

Media

Radio Stations
  • WWGY 99.3 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning"
  • WENK-AM 1240 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
  • WTPR-AM 710 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
  • VICTORY937 WTKB-FM 93.7 "The Victory 93.7 Contemporary Christian"

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2017-10-21.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  7. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 11 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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