Population 18,600 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rutland
Household size in Rutland
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Rutland are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.13, even as the national average fell.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.3, Rutland 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 44.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Rutland (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Vermont as a whole (8.6%). The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
Renters in Rutland
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.9% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Rutland rent their homes (41.4%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Rutland: 16.9% 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 has risen 8.5 points since 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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Rutland is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Rutland has the oldest homes of any Vermont city with 5,000+ people.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $786 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,045 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$277 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rutland pays $1,045 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $277 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Rutland
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.1% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Rutland (31.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rutland is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Vermont overall (94.8%). The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Rutland | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Rutland has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland | 2.17 | 48.3 | 11.4% | 41.4% | 16.9% | 1952 | $1,045 | 31.1% | 91.1% | 3.2% |
| Center Rutland | 2.33 | 46.3 | 2.8% | 27.1% | 6.2% | 1968 | $1,177 | 43.8% | 98.1% | 7.3% |
| North Clarendon | 2.48 | 50.6 | 7.6% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 1975 | $1,112 | 26.1% | 96.8% | 5.7% |
| Proctor | 2.49 | 42.7 | 5.0% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 1945 | $1,025 | 31.9% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| West Rutland | 2.29 | 49.1 | 7.5% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 1949 | $845 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 1.9% |
| Mendon | 2.28 | 53.2 | 3.1% | 11.4% | 43.9% | 1979 | $1,245 | 51.6% | 96.8% | 2.8% |
| Chittenden | 2.52 | 50.8 | 4.7% | 7.4% | 19.9% | 1978 | $1,068 | 48.7% | 94.7% | 2.1% |
| Pittsford | 2.19 | 49.5 | 9.7% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 1974 | $875 | 37.8% | 97.1% | 4.0% |
| Florence | 1.98 | 45.5 | 6.7% | 30.9% | 13.1% | 1969 | $831 | 36.7% | 96.5% | 1.3% |
| East Clarendon | 2.77 | 44.0 | 10.0% | 13.5% | 7.0% | 1977 | $1,313 | 23.8% | 97.3% | 6.4% |
| Cuttingsville | 3.03 | 42.8 | 6.3% | 5.0% | 27.1% | 1975 | $1,435 | 40.9% | 93.7% | 2.5% |
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. 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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