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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rutland

Vermont · 17,292 residents · 7.553 sq mi
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Rutland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,478. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $89,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,292
−5%since 1990
from 18,230 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,289 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 2,414 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Rutland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,478
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,434 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,075
+32%since 1990
from $12,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$501
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
53.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
46.6% rent
2.9
−22%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(18,082)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(121)
Asian0.4%(75)
Diversity Score3.6%(662)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(16,796)
Black0.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(156)
Asian0.4%(74)
Diversity Score4.3%(752)
4
+20%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Vermont?

Rutland, Vermont has about 17,292 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Vermont?

The typical household in Rutland, Vermont earns about $30,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutland, Vermont expensive?

In Rutland, Vermont, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Vermont?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Rutland, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutland, Vermont?

About 15.4% of people in Rutland, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 938 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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