Rutherford County is a county in the southwestern area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,444. Its county seat is Rutherfordton. Rutherford County comprises the Forest City, NC Micropolitan... Wikipedia
Population: 64,963 (2022)
Cities: Rutherfordton, Forest City, Spindale, and more
Congressional districts: 10th, 11th
Founded: April 14, 1779
Largest community: Forest City
Named for: Griffith Rutherford
Seat: Rutherfordton