This was the same as the state average. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,568.
88.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rutherford for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 440 | 11.7 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,072 | 28.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 63 | 1.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 294 | 7.8 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 347 | 9.2 |
| Associate's degree | 362 | 9.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 830 | 22.1 |
| Master's degree | 233 | 6.2 |
| Professional school degree | 87 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 25 | 0.7 |
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