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Rutland County

Vermont · 61,642 residents · 930.55 sq mi
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Rutland County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,027. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,642
−3%since 2000
from 63,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K60K61K62K64K1990201020202024Rutland County
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,027
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,743 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,426
+35%since 2000
from $18,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(61,913)
Black0.3%(194)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(442)
Asian0.4%(241)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(2,192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(59,369)
Black0.5%(315)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(681)
Asian0.6%(370)
Other1.3%(800)
Diversity Score8.6%(5,301)
Diversity Score
9
+149%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutland County, Vermont?

Rutland County, Vermont has about 61,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rutland County, Vermont?

The typical household in Rutland County, Vermont earns about $47,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutland County, Vermont expensive?

In Rutland County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Rutland County, Vermont?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rutland County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutland County, Vermont?

About 11.8% of people in Rutland County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutland County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutland County, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 500 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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