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Rutland

Massachusetts · 2,111 residents · 2.958 sq mi
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Rutland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,356. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $235,300. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,111
−4%since 2000
from 2,205 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
714 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rutland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,356
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,287 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,004
+15%since 2000
from $21,792 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+81%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score6.6%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,018)
Black1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other1.3%(27)
Diversity Score10.6%(224)
Diversity Score
11
+60%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Massachusetts?

Rutland, Massachusetts has about 2,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rutland, Massachusetts earns about $61,356 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 $235,300, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Massachusetts?

About 34.6% 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 4.7% 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 46 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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