Rutland County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Rutland County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Rutland County, Vermont has a population of 60,425, the 2nd most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $68,616 and the median home value is $229,400. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Rutland County Quick Facts

Population 60,425

Median Household Income $68,616

Median Home Value $229,400

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 47.7 years

Homeownership Rate 75.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.3%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 20

Population 60,425 2nd of 14

Median Income $68,616 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Rutland County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	60,484	60,425	-0.1%
Median household income	$64,778	$68,616	+5.9%
Median home value	$218,400	$229,400	+5.0%

Median Household Income

Rutland

$68,616

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rutland

$229,400

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 32.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.0%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

8.8%

$200K+

7.6%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

58.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%

Renter 24.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,000/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

30.9%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Rutland County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rutland	15,712	$57,675	15.3%	$185,500
Fair Haven	2,537	$66,131	16.3%	$174,700
West Rutland	2,125	$53,393	7.0%	$194,200
Brandon	1,927	$59,087	11.9%	$237,500
Proctor	1,586	$75,060	10.0%	$206,000
Castleton	1,052	N/A	20.4%	$436,800
Poultney	1,033	$70,536	11.4%	$196,600
Pittsford	891	$51,094	8.0%	$158,900
Castleton Four Corners	732	N/A	12.9%	$159,300
Wallingford	643	$80,714	0.0%	$239,000
Killington Village	506	$70,000	7.1%	$453,100
West Pawlet	368	N/A	18.2%	$156,000
Pawlet	330	$52,589	10.9%	$248,400
Wells	308	$74,375	6.3%	$194,000
North Clarendon	297	$44,750	10.1%	$163,000
Benson	193	$35,917	12.4%	$228,100
Middletown Springs	181	$84,375	8.6%	$225,000
East Poultney	176	$73,059	0.0%	$225,000
Danby	172	$88,750	16.9%	$242,900
Chittenden	93	$158,125	3.2%	$252,500

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Population Overview

Rutland County is located in Vermont with a total population of 60,425. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rutland County is 47.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rutland County is $68,616. This is 16% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $229,400. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rutland County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Rutland County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Vermont and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rutland County, Vermont?

Rutland County has a population of 60,425, making it the 2nd most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Rutland County?

The median household income in Rutland County is $68,616 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Rutland County, Vermont?

Rutland County contains 20 Census-designated places.