Rutherfordton Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina
Rutherfordton Township is a township in Rutherford County, North Carolina. About 12,567 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 26.5 sq mi (68.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12,567 ± 811
- County
- Rutherford County
- School district
- Rutherford County Schools
- Land area
- 26.5 sq mi (68.6 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $48,275 ± $8,358
- Median home value
- $236,200 ± $19,422
- State
- North Carolina
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3716192776
- Coordinates (central point)
- 35.366679, -81.949812
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Rutherfordton Township, largest first
- Spindale (town)4,131 people
- Rutherfordton (town)3,680 people
- Ruth (town)510 people
These places’ central points lie inside Rutherfordton Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Union Township4.5 mi south
- Gilkey Township5.2 mi northwest
- Cool Spring Township5.6 mi southeast
- Green Hill Township6.4 mi west
- Logan Store Township8.0 mi northeast
- Sulphur Springs Township9.7 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rutherfordton Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Rutherford County, largest first
- Cool Spring Township13,683 people
- Colfax Township8,022 people
- High Shoals Township7,925 people
- Sulphur Springs Township4,598 people
- Logan Store Township3,671 people
- Chimney Rock Township2,980 people
- Gilkey Township2,790 people
- Green Hill Township2,722 people
- Union Township1,728 people
- Morgan Township1,593 people
- Camp Creek Township1,385 people
- Golden Valley Township748 people
All 13
- Duncans Creek Township518 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Rutherford County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Rutherfordton Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 33 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 46 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:12 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:53 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:14 PM around December 5
- Latest sunset
- 8:46 PM around June 29
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:36 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May 15 | 6:23 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:12 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:33 AM | 6:52 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:29 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 47 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Rutherford County or the local office.
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