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Rutland

Iowa · 113 residents · 0.899 sq mi
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Rutland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $29,600. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−22%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+15%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
841041251451651990201020202024Rutland
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,463
+112%since 2000
from $13,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−51%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Iowa?

Rutland, Iowa has about 113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Iowa?

The typical household in Rutland, Iowa earns about $56,250 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 $29,600, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Iowa?

About 1.0% 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 4.8% 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 39 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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