Rutland County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Rutland County is located in Vermont with a total population of 60,484. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rutland County is 47.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rutland County is $64,778. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $218,400. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Rutland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.