Rutland County, VT

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2021 Population

60,662

3.65% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

47.2

0.426% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

3.98% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,751

4.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$177,400

1.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

29,906

1.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rutland County, VT had a population of 60.7k people with a median age of 47.2 and a median household income of $59,751. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rutland County, VT grew from 58,527 to 60,662, a 3.65% increase and its median household income grew from $57,176 to $59,751, a 4.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rutland County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), White (Hispanic) (0.869%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.813%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.696%).

None of the households in Rutland County, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Rutland County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rutland County, VT are Castleton University (455 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Rutland County, VT was $177,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

Most people in Rutland County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Rutland County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Rutland County, VT borders Washington County, NY, Addison County, VT, Bennington County, VT, and Windsor County, VT.

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Population & Diversity

Rutland County, VT is home to a population of 60.7k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.2% of Rutland County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.33k people).

In 2021, there were 37.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.1k people) in Rutland County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.53k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 527 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Rutland County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rutland County, VT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rutland County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rutland County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
57.1k ± 275
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.53k ± 307
White (Hispanic)
527 ± 97

1.62%

Hispanic Population

980 people

1.62% of the people in Rutland County, VT are hispanic (980 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rutland County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
5,460 ± 1,806 people
China
1,732 ± 1,020 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,391 ± 915 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,460 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,732 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,391.

Foreign-Born Population

2.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.33k people

2.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.39k people

As of 2021, 2.2% of Rutland County, VT residents (1.33k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rutland County, VT was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rutland County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,590 ± 210
Gulf War (2001-)
544 ± 144
Gulf War (1990s)
370 ± 106

Rutland County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rutland County, VT employs 29.9k people. The largest industries in Rutland County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,162 people), Retail Trade (3,996 people), and Educational Services (3,105 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,688), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,589), and Wholesale Trade ($52,719).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.9k

2021 Value

± 1,107

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rutland County, VT grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 29.4k employees to 29.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rutland County, VT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,329 people), Management Occupations (2,753 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,422 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rutland County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.9k

2021 Value

± 1,107

1.68%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rutland County, VT grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 29.4k employees to 29.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rutland County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,162 people), Retail Trade (3,996 people), and Educational Services (3,105 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rutland County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Rutland County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,250

Median earning men ± $1,898

$32,529

Median earning women ± $1,537

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,079), Public Administration ($55,417), and Wholesale Trade ($54,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,031), Public Administration ($50,446), and Wholesale Trade ($48,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

718
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
481
Retail Trade
452
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$637k
Manufacturing
$379k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$138k
Transportation & Warehousing, and Utilities

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.94B, followed by Electronics ($3.74B) and Transport equip. ($2.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$34.4B

2020 Value in Vermont

$63B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

83.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.4B. This is expected to increase 83.4% to $63B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$3.24B
Massachusetts
$2.8B
Connecticut
$2.38B

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.24B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.8B and Connecticut and $2.38B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rutland County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.1%), followed by Other (3.03%).

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 County, 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.1%)
Republican Party
Other (3.03%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rutland County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.1%), followed by Other (3.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rutland County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rutland County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Rutland County, 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 County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rutland County, VT awarded 455 degrees. The student population of Rutland County, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 911 male students and 1,458 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rutland County, VT are White (394 and 88.7%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 3.38%), Unknown (15 and 3.38%), and Two or More Races (8 and 1.8%).

The largest universities in Rutland County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Castleton University (455 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Rutland County, VT are Registered Nursing (52 and 11.4%), Social Work (30 and 6.59%), and General Psychology (28 and 6.15%).

The median tuition cost in Rutland County, VT 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 2021 in Rutland County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,369 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,369 students enrolled in Rutland County, VT, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,966 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
28 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
52 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
30 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rutland County, VT was General Psychology with 28 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Castleton University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

455 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Castleton University with 455 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rutland County, VT, which is 0.655 times less than the 275 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 394 degrees mean that there were 26.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,832) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,246) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Measure

In 2021, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (152k), Bachelors Degree (118k), and Some college (105k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rutland County, VT was $177,400 in 2021, which is 0.724 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,800 to $177,400, a 1.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Rutland County, VT is 73.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rutland County, VT have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rutland County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rutland County, VT is $59,751. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rutland County, VT was Census Tract 9628 with a value of $80,216, followed by Census Tract 9630 and Census Tract 9621, with respective values of $76,518 and $76,172.

In 2022, 18.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rutland County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.33%.

Housing

Property

$177,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,701

$18,270

Median Property Taxes

±$644

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 County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.1% of the housing units in Rutland County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9628
Census Tract 9630
Census Tract 9621

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rutland County, VT was Census Tract 9628 with a value of $80,216, followed by Census Tract 9630 and Census Tract 9621, with respective values of $76,518 and $76,172.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rutland County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,751

Median Household Income

± $2,133

25k

Number of Households

± 931

In 2021, the median household income of the 25k households in Rutland County, VT grew to $59,751 from the previous year's value of $57,176.

The following chart displays the households in Rutland County, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rutland County, VT is from Vermont.

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2021, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.566% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Worked At Home (7.36%)
Carpooled (7.14%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Rutland County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.36%) and those who carpooled to work (7.14%).

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.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rutland County, VT have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Rutland County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rutland County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rutland County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.33%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rutland County, VT (6.14k out of 58.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rutland County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.6% of the children was living in poverty in Rutland County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 162 in Rutland County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.41 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.5% of the population of Rutland County, VT has health coverage, with 42.9% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 17.5% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see 1293 patients per year on average, which represents a 3% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1284 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 293 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,293 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rutland County, VT

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see an average of 1,293 patients per year. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year (1,333 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rutland County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.47%

Uninsured

42.9%

Employer Coverage

20.8%

Medicaid

17.5%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rutland County, VT declined by 1.98% from 4.56% to 4.47%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.1 in Rutland County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rutland County, VT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.4% in Rutland County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rutland County, VT.

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