Rutland, IL Demographics

A map of Rutland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	180	221	92.3%	85.3%
Multiracial	6	12	3.1%	4.6%
Hispanic	5	16	2.6%	6.2%
Native American/Other	4	2	2.1%	0.8%
Black	0	8	0.0%	3.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Rutland, Illinois has an estimated population of 195, a large decrease from the 259 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.3% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rutland, that probability was 26.5% in 2020 and 14.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutland is ranked the 1213th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rutland was ranked the 1125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutland's White Population

180 residents of Rutland, or 92.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutland is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Rutland ranks 999th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's White population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 85.3% to 92.3%.

Rutland is more White than neighboring Wenona (89.2% White), Toluca (79.7% White), Dana (80.3% White), and Lostant (86.2% White). Rutland is less White than neighboring Minonk (95.5% White).

Rutland's Black Population

0 residents of Rutland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutland is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Rutland ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Rutland is less Black than neighboring Minonk (0.5% Black), and Toluca (0.9% Black).

Rutland's Asian Population

0 residents of Rutland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutland is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Rutland ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rutland is less Asian than neighboring Wenona (0.1% Asian), Minonk (0.4% Asian), Toluca (0.3% Asian), Dana (0.7% Asian), and Lostant (3.2% Asian).

Rutland's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Rutland, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutland is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Rutland ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 6.2% to 2.6%.

Rutland is less Hispanic than neighboring Wenona (7.2% Hispanic), Minonk (2.7% Hispanic), Toluca (14.6% Hispanic), Dana (17.1% Hispanic), and Lostant (8.6% Hispanic).

Rutland's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Rutland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutland ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.1%.

Rutland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wenona (0.3% Native American/Other), Minonk (0% Native American/Other), Toluca (1.1% Native American/Other), Dana (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lostant (0% Native American/Other).

Rutland's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Rutland, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Rutland ranks 335th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.1%.

Rutland is more Multiracial than neighboring Minonk (0.9% Multiracial), Dana (1.3% Multiracial), and Lostant (2% Multiracial). Rutland is less Multiracial than neighboring Wenona (3.2% Multiracial), and Toluca (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.