Rutherford, Tennessee
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Rutherford is a town in Gibson County, Tennessee
, United States
. At the 2000 census, its population was at 1,272.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 0.44% is water.
of 2000, there were 1,272 people, 542 households, and 365 families residing in the town. The population density
was 565.1 people per square mile (218.3/km2). There were 589 housing units at an average density of 261.7 per square mile (101.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 77.91% White, 21.23% African American, 0.08% Native American, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 542 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples
living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,954, and the median income for a family was $37,656. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $17,093 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,311. About 10.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
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.
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, United States
United States
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. At the 2000 census, its population was at 1,272.
Geography
Rutherford is located at 36.125689°N 88.990051°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6 km²), of which, 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²) of it is land and 0.44% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,272 people, 542 households, and 365 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 565.1 people per square mile (218.3/km2). There were 589 housing units at an average density of 261.7 per square mile (101.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 77.91% White, 21.23% African American, 0.08% Native American, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 542 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,954, and the median income for a family was $37,656. Males had a median income of $27,143 versus $17,093 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $15,311. About 10.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions and history
Davy Crockett
David "Davy" Crockett was a celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S...
". Crockett's reconstructed cabin
Log cabin
A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...
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
Fess Parker
Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. was an American film and television actor best known for his portrayals of Davy Crockett in the Walt Disney 1955-56 TV mini-series and as TV's Daniel Boone from 1964-70...
who portrayed Davy Crockett in the 1954 Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
television series Ballad of Davy Crockett.
Media
Radio Stations- WWKF-FM 99.3 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJAce & TJ ShowThe Ace & TJ Show is a syndicated morning radio show, previously on KISS 95.1 out of Charlotte, NC. The Ace & TJ Show debuted on KISS 95.1 on April 6, 1998. Their last day on Kiss 95.1 was Friday, May 20, 2011. Contract discussions with CBS Radio were not successful...
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"
External links
- Town of Rutherford (Official Website)