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Rutland

Vermont · 16,495 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 $38,108. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,495
−5%since 2000
from 17,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,184 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Rutland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,108
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,478 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,436
+31%since 2000
from $17,075 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(16,796)
Black0.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(156)
Asian0.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(752)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(15,670)
Black0.8%(128)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(250)
Asian0.8%(127)
Other2.6%(430)
Diversity Score13.5%(2,235)
Diversity Score
14
+212%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Vermont?

Rutland, Vermont has about 16,495 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Vermont?

The typical household in Rutland, Vermont earns about $38,108 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 $156,600, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Vermont?

About 22.0% 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 15.9% 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 1,735 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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