Rutland County, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Rutland County, VT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in Vermont
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in Vermont
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C
Education Below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in Vermont
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,423 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 63.9 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.3 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,320 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Rutland County declined by 4.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 60,423 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Rutland County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.3% of residents. That is 2.7 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,194 18.5% -2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 10,818 17.9% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,920 23.0% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 14,055 23.3% +2.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Vermont, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Rutland County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 49.4% Vermont 49.5%
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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 | $68,353 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Rutland County is about 16% lower than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Rutland County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $178,365 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $999 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.1% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Rutland County is about 14.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $999 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) | 18.4 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.8 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,750 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| 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 (16.5 min), Windham County (18.1 min), Rutland County (18.4 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (32.0 min), Franklin County (26.5 min), Essex County (23.5 min).
The average commute time in Rutland County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 20 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 | 2.31 | 2.27 | 2.53 |
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).
Rutland County, VT Compared With Nearby Counties
Rutland County, VT is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 60,423 residents against a local median of 45,878. The measure that sets Rutland County, VT apart most is median home price: $178,365, 28% below the local median of $246,634.
The counties themselves spread $445,580 on median home price, so Rutland County, VT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Rutland County, VT has the 5th highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland County, VT | 60,423 | $68,353 #6/6 | $178,365 #5/6 | 18.4 min #3/6 |
| Windsor County, VT | 57,919 | $78,922 | $246,634 | 21.0 min |
| Addison County, VT | 37,599 | $87,779 | $561,969 | 20.3 min |
| Washington County, NY | 60,519 | $73,510 | $116,389 | 22.8 min |
| Bennington County, VT | 37,269 | $73,158 | $393,332 | 16.5 min |
| Windham County, VT | 45,878 | $72,854 | $191,132 | 18.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rutland County, Vermont.
How many people live in Rutland County, Vermont?
About 60,423 people live in Rutland County, Vermont, in 25,320 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 45.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
Is Rutland County, Vermont urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Rutland County, Vermont has 64 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Rutland County, Vermont?
The median home costs 2.6 times the median household income ($178,365 against $68,353), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $999 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Rutland County, Vermont?
Unemployment in Rutland County, Vermont is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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