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Rutland

Massachusetts · 2,179 residents · 2.958 sq mi
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Rutland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,255. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $258,700. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
−1%since 2000
from 2,205 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
737 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rutland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,255
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,287 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,906
+56%since 2000
from $21,792 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,157
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,917)
Black1.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(89)
Asian1.7%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.5%(381)
Diversity Score
18
+164%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−98.6 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Massachusetts?

Rutland, Massachusetts has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Rutland, Massachusetts earns about $74,255 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 $258,700, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Massachusetts?

About 35.4% 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 2.1% of people in Rutland, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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