Rutledge, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 230, Rutledge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rutledge is a small community located in Alabama, within Crenshaw County. The total population is 230. It ranks as the 499th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rutledge is 34.1 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Rutledge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rutledge is $31,538. This is 51% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.8%. This is 123% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Rutledge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $63,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Rutledge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rutledge is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.0%.

Education

13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rutledge, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.