Hotels, motels and lodging in Rutherford County, NC: how many are there?

Rutherford County, North Carolina had 21 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Rutherford County ranks 648th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 27th of 81 in North Carolina.

21establishments with paid employees
648thof 2,243 US counties
27thof 81 counties in North Carolina
~168jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Rutherford County, NC, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees1047.6%
5 to 9523.8%
10 to 19314.3%
20 to 49314.3%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Rutherford County fits in North Carolina

North Carolina has 2,029 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 81 counties; Rutherford County has 1% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in North Carolina

Other categories in Rutherford County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Rutherford County, NC?

21 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Rutherford County compare with other counties?

Rutherford County ranks 648th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 27th of 81 in North Carolina.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Rutherford County?

48% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 14% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.