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Rutland

Massachusetts · 2,019 residents · 2.958 sq mi
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Rutland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,724. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $406,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,019
−8%since 2000
from 2,205 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
683 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 734 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+36%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rutland
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.8%(56)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(111)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.3%(147)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(138)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.1%(203)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(142)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(252)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.8%(319)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.7%(338)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(167)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(50)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,724
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,287 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,352
+117%since 2000
from $21,792 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
+12%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.5%
+71.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+11%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,118)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(28)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,769)
Black2.3%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(156)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(48)
Diversity Score
28
+673%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.3%(108)
Chilean2.4%(48)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish42.1%(850)
Italian13.2%(266)
English11.1%(224)
Polish8.9%(180)
Swedish5.3%(108)
French5.1%(102)
German4.1%(83)
Finnish3.4%(68)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(65)
Scottish3.1%(62)
American3%(61)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.7%(15)
Dutch0.6%(12)
Armenian0.4%(9)
Portuguese0.4%(9)
Russian0.4%(9)
Lithuanian0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+104%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−99.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.5%(179)
Married61.7%(470)
Widowed2.5%(19)
Divorced12.3%(94)
Women 15+
Never married34.4%(324)
Married54.1%(510)
Widowed4.2%(40)
Divorced7.3%(69)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Massachusetts?

Rutland, Massachusetts has about 2,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rutland, Massachusetts earns about $95,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutland, Massachusetts expensive?

In Rutland, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $406,600, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Massachusetts?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rutland, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutland, Massachusetts?

About 1.0% of people in Rutland, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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