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Rutledge

Minnesota · 229 residents · 2.946 sq mi
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Rutledge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,250. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
+17%since 2000
from 196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 67 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
811482152823491990201020202024Rutledge
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,169
+6%since 2000
from $19,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+182%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
28.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+88%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(222)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−14%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Minnesota?

Rutledge, Minnesota has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Minnesota?

The typical household in Rutledge, Minnesota earns about $38,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutledge, Minnesota expensive?

In Rutledge, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Minnesota?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rutledge, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutledge, Minnesota?

About 10.7% of people in Rutledge, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 126 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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