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Rutland

North Dakota · 156 residents (2025 est.) · 0.387 sq mi
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Rutland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,875. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 117 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−53%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+47%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
681101511922341990201020202024Rutland
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,875
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,018
+185%since 2000
from $14,064 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+1%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+46%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(6)
Diversity Score20.4%(21)
Diversity Score
20
+1659%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, North Dakota?

Rutland, North Dakota has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, North Dakota?

The typical household in Rutland, North Dakota earns about $66,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutland, North Dakota expensive?

In Rutland, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, North Dakota?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rutland, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutland, North Dakota?

About 14.6% of people in Rutland, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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