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Rutledge

Alabama · 351 residents · 5.861 sq mi
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Rutledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,659. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
−26%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1823054285516741990201020202024Rutledge
2024230
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,659
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,981
+76%since 2000
from $10,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food13.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−30%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(338)
Black28.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(222)
Black29.6%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other6.6%(23)
Diversity Score63.5%(223)
Diversity Score
64
+25%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−33%since 2000
from 32.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 43.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Alabama?

Rutledge, Alabama has about 351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Alabama?

The typical household in Rutledge, Alabama earns about $34,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutledge, Alabama expensive?

In Rutledge, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Alabama?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rutledge, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutledge, Alabama?

About 29.2% of people in Rutledge, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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