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Rutland

Vermont · 15,807 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 $48,182. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,807
−9%since 2000
from 17,292 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,093 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2,289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K19K1990201020202024Rutland
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,182
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,296
+83%since 2000
from $17,075 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(13,917)
Black1.3%(208)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(513)
Asian1.1%(166)
Other2.2%(351)
Diversity Score19.3%(3,058)
Diversity Score
19
+345%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland, Vermont?

Rutland, Vermont has about 15,807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland, Vermont?

The typical household in Rutland, Vermont earns about $48,182 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland, Vermont?

About 29.7% 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 13.1% 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 2,423 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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