Rutherford County is a county in the southwestern area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,810. Its county seat is Rutherfordton.

Rutherford County comprises the Forest City, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Unemployment 12.25%

Voter Registration Thousands

In the General Assembly

• State House
• Mike Hager (NC-112)
• State Senate
• Ralph Hise (NC-47)

Election Results