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Rutland

Iowa · 126 residents · 0.899 sq mi
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Rutland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,068. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−13%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841041251451651990201020202024Rutland
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,068
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,990
+49%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(13)
Diversity Score20.8%(26)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−26%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Iowa?

Rutland, Iowa has about 126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Iowa?

The typical household in Rutland, Iowa earns about $33,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutland, Iowa expensive?

In Rutland, Iowa, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Iowa?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rutland, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutland, Iowa?

About 13.6% of people in Rutland, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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