Rutledge, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 112, 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 Missouri, within Scotland County. The total population is 112. It ranks as the 854th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rutledge is 16.9 years. This is 57% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 50.9% of the population under 18, Rutledge has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.6% 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 $53,750. This is 24% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. 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 $42,500. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Rutledge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rutledge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.2% of all residents.

Education

4.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 46.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rutledge, Missouri 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 Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.