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Rutledge

Pennsylvania · 782 residents · 0.143 sq mi
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Rutledge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,357. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $281,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
−9%since 2000
from 860 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,469 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 6,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7007888769641K1990201020202024Rutledge
2024935
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,357
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,962
+106%since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $631 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
14.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(681)
Black1.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian3.7%(29)
Other4.1%(32)
Diversity Score27.8%(218)
Diversity Score
28
+225%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−94.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

Rutledge, Pennsylvania has about 782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rutledge, Pennsylvania earns about $105,357 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 $281,300, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Rutledge, Pennsylvania?

About 44.0% 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 2.2% of people in Rutledge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutledge, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutledge, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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