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Rutledge

Pennsylvania · 779 residents (2025 est.) · 0.143 sq mi
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Rutledge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
935
+9%since 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,538 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+17%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:779 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7007888769641K1990201020202024Rutledge
2024935
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,313
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,972 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,601
+164%since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+24%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,679
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(824)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(820)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian9.2%(86)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score27.7%(259)
Diversity Score
28
+224%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

Rutledge, Pennsylvania has about 935 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rutledge, Pennsylvania earns about $135,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutledge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rutledge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $396,800, and the typical rent is about $1,679 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rutledge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in Rutledge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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