Population 60,425 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rutland County
Household size in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Rutland County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.26 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Rutland County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Rutland County (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rutland County
Renters in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rutland County own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (45.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rutland County: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +6 |
Rutland County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. No other Vermont county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $763 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $828 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,083 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$320 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in Rutland County runs $1,083 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $320 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rutland County
Bachelor's degrees in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Rutland County (34.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Vermont overall (44.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rutland County is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Vermont. The share with a diploma is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rutland County
| Period | Rutland County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rutland County runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rutland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland County | 2.37 | 46.7 | 8.8% | 24.9% | 21.8% | 1961 | $1,083 | 34.3% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Windsor County | 2.31 | 47.3 | 6.7% | 25.2% | 22.2% | 1968 | $1,212 | 43.5% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Hamilton County | 1.98 | 56.8 | 4.2% | 17.6% | 68.3% | 1969 | $958 | 36.2% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| Belknap County | 2.48 | 48.4 | 8.3% | 19.9% | 25.5% | 1976 | $1,207 | 33.9% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| Lewis County | 2.39 | 42.2 | 9.1% | 19.8% | 22.1% | 1968 | $929 | 18.4% | 92.1% | 5.1% |
| Cumberland County | 2.32 | 43.4 | 7.7% | 30.2% | 11.5% | 1974 | $1,657 | 53.2% | 96.8% | 3.0% |
| Bay County | 2.30 | 45.2 | 10.7% | 23.0% | 8.5% | 1963 | $916 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Midland County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 7.7% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,057 | 36.8% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Isabella County | 2.44 | 35.8 | 9.2% | 38.2% | 13.3% | 1982 | $955 | 34.4% | 92.0% | 6.2% |
| Mecosta County | 2.41 | 42.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 18.1% | 1979 | $903 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
| Oceana County | 2.55 | 44.5 | 10.8% | 15.5% | 24.8% | 1975 | $827 | 20.6% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rutland County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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