Rutland County, VT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,755 | 635,923 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 62.2 | 66.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.08% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.1 | 41.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,448 | 269,357 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Rutland County declined by 4.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 60,484 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Rutland County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,479 | $78,253 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.69% | 4.80% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rutland County is about 18% lower than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $192,930 | $227,771 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $964 | $1,192 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.7% | 72.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Rutland County is about 16.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $964 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Rutland County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.3 | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.6 | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,731 | $5,319 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,837 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 428 | 718 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Vermont:
Bennington County (15.8 min), Windham County (18.0 min), Rutland County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (33.1 min), Franklin County (26.2 min), Essex County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Rutland County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Vermont.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Rutland County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 2.30 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.4), Washington County (0.4), Grand Isle County (0.3).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Franklin County (0.2).
Health
Rutland County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.0% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.8), Addison County (0.8), Washington County (0.8).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.8), Orleans County (0.8), Franklin County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rutland County, Vermont.
What is the population of Rutland County, Vermont?
The population of Rutland County, Vermont is 58,755, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Rutland County, Vermont?
The population density of Rutland County, Vermont is 62.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Rutland County, Vermont?
The median household income in Rutland County, Vermont is $64,479, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Rutland County, Vermont?
The median home price in Rutland County, Vermont is $192,930, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Rutland County, Vermont?
The unemployment rate in Rutland County, Vermont is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.