Rutland, MA Demographics

A map of Rutland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,769	1,917	87.6%	88.0%
Hispanic	156	89	7.7%	4.1%
Black	46	26	2.3%	1.2%
Multiracial	42	86	2.1%	3.9%
Native American/Other	6	23	0.3%	1.1%
Asian	0	38	0.0%	1.7%

Rutland, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 2,019, a decrease from the 2,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 7.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 22.2% in 2020 and 22.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutland is ranked the 185th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutland's White Population

1,769 residents of Rutland, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutland is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Rutland ranks 87th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.6%.

Rutland is more White than neighboring Worcester (48.6% White). Rutland is less White than neighboring Spencer (89.9% White), North Brookfield (91.4% White), Barre (95.4% White), and East Brookfield (89.1% White).

Rutland's Black Population

46 residents of Rutland, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutland is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Rutland ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.9%. Black residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.3%.

Rutland is more Black than neighboring Spencer (0.2% Black), North Brookfield (0.3% Black), Barre (0% Black), and East Brookfield (0.1% Black). Rutland is less Black than neighboring Worcester (12.1% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Rutland ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Rutland is less Asian than neighboring Spencer (3.6% Asian), East Brookfield (0.8% Asian), and Worcester (7.2% Asian).

Rutland's Hispanic Population

156 residents of Rutland, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutland is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Rutland ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 4.1% to 7.7%.

Rutland is more Hispanic than neighboring Spencer (4.5% Hispanic), North Brookfield (2% Hispanic), and Barre (0% Hispanic). Rutland is less Hispanic than neighboring Worcester (25.3% Hispanic).

Rutland's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Rutland, or 0.3% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutland ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Rutland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spencer (0% Native American/Other), North Brookfield (0% Native American/Other), Barre (0% Native American/Other), and East Brookfield (0% Native American/Other). Rutland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Worcester (1.4% Native American/Other).

Rutland's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Rutland, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutland is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rutland ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.1%.

Rutland is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer (1.7% Multiracial). Rutland is less Multiracial than neighboring North Brookfield (6.3% Multiracial), Barre (4.6% Multiracial), East Brookfield (2.4% Multiracial), and Worcester (5.4% 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.