Rutland, VT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    60,425
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.8%
    2.29% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,616
    5.92% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $229,400
    5.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    28,573
    0.429% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Rutland, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.4% of the residents in Rutland, VT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Rutland, VT are Castleton University (468 degrees awarded in 2022).

    In 2024, the median property value in Rutland, VT was $229,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

    Most people in Rutland, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Rutland, VT was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Rutland, VT is home to a population of 60.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.16% of Rutland, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.3k people).

    In 2024, there were 46.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56k people) in Rutland, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.07k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Rutland, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rutland, VT was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rutland, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      56k ± 350
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.21k ± 110
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      1.07k ± 352
    2.23%
    Hispanic Population
    1.35k people

    In 2024, there were 46.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56k people) in Rutland, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.07k Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.23% of the people in Rutland, VT are hispanic (1.35k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rutland, VT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.16%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.3k people
    2.01%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.21k people

    As of 2024, 2.16% of Rutland, VT residents (1.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rutland, VT was 2.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,504 ± 244
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      559 ± 151
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      453 ± 144

    Rutland, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.1% of the population of Rutland, VT has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    899 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.91%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    21.8%
    Medicaid
    18.6%
    Medicare
    13.4%
    Non-Group
    1.39%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rutland, VT declined by 1.66% from 3.97% to 3.91%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rutland, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Rutland, VT employs 28.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rutland, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,332 people), Retail Trade (3,831 people), and Educational Services (3,404 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($92,295), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,917), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,544).

    Employment

    Occupations

    28.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,101
    −0.429%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rutland, VT declined at a rate of −0.429%, from 28.7k employees to 28.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rutland, VT, are Management Occupations (2,982 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,723 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,358 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rutland, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    28.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,101
    −0.429%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.51%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rutland, VT declined at a rate of −0.429%, from 28.7k employees to 28.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rutland, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,332 people), Retail Trade (3,831 people), and Educational Services (3,404 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rutland, VT, though some of these residents may live in Rutland, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,620
    Median earning men ± $1,934
    $41,971
    Median earning women ± $1,550

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($86,875), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,875), and Manufacturing ($67,328).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,859), Construction ($57,432), and Public Administration ($54,583).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.76%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 212
      Construction
    2. 149
      Retail Trade
    3. 129
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $272k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $197k
      Manufacturing
    3. $129k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Rutland, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Rutland, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.76%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Vermont

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    Bernie Sanders
    Senator from Vermont1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    Peter Welch
    Senator from Vermont3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Rutland, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Rutland, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Rutland, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2022, universities in Rutland, VT awarded 468 degrees. The student population of Rutland, VT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 944 male students and 1,419 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Rutland, VT are White (400 and 88.5%), Black or African American (16 and 3.54%), Unknown (11 and 2.43%), and Asian (10 and 2.21%).

    The largest universities in Rutland, VT by number of degrees awarded are Castleton University (468 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Rutland, VT are General Business Administration & Management (63 and 13.5%), Registered Nursing (45 and 9.62%), and Sport & Fitness Management (39 and 8.33%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $11,832 for in-state students and $28,800 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2022 in Rutland, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,363 (39.9% men and 60.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2022 there were 2,363 students enrolled in Rutland, VT, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,941 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      45 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      40 degrees awarded
    3. Social Work
      24 degrees awarded

    In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rutland, VT was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rutland, VT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Castleton University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    468 degrees awarded

    In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Castleton University with 468 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2022, 222 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rutland, VT, which is 0.902 times less than the 246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2022, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 400 degrees mean that there were 25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 16 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($11,832) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,246) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Rutland, VT was $229,400 in 2024, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $218,400 to $229,400, a 5.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Rutland, VT is 75.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Rutland, VT have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rutland, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $229,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,674
    $19,017
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$774

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rutland, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rutland, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.1% of the housing units in Rutland, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rutland, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,616
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,664
    25.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 981

    In 2024, the median household income of the 25.3k households in Rutland, VT grew to $68,616 from the previous year's value of $64,778.

    The following chart displays the households in Rutland, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Rutland, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.6%)
    3. Carpooled (6.14%)

    In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Rutland, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.14%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Rutland, VT have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.52% of the workforce in Rutland, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Rutland, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rutland, VT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rutland, VT (6.9k out of 58.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rutland, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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