Rutland, VT Demographics

A map of Rutland's Population by Race

Rutland, Vermont has an estimated population of 15,712, a less than 1% change from the 15,807 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. 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 less diverse than Vermont 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 22.0% in 2020 and 14.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutland is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutland's White Population

14,545 residents of Rutland, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutland is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Rutland ranks 146th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 88.0% to 92.6%.

Rutland is more White than neighboring North Clarendon (91.2% White), and Chittenden (81.7% White). Rutland is less White than neighboring West Rutland (94.7% White), Proctor (92.8% White), and Pittsford (98.8% White).

Rutland's Black Population

104 residents of Rutland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Rutland ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Rutland is more Black than neighboring North Clarendon (0% Black), Proctor (0% Black), Chittenden (0% Black), and Pittsford (0% Black). Rutland is less Black than neighboring West Rutland (1.1% Black).

Rutland's Asian Population

110 residents of Rutland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Rutland ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. Asian residents' share of Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Rutland is more Asian than neighboring North Clarendon (0% Asian), Proctor (0% Asian), and Chittenden (0% Asian). Rutland is less Asian than neighboring Pittsford (1.2% Asian).

Rutland's Hispanic Population

575 residents of Rutland, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rutland ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutland's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.7%.

Rutland is more Hispanic than neighboring North Clarendon (0% Hispanic), West Rutland (0.1% Hispanic), Proctor (0% Hispanic), and Pittsford (0% Hispanic). Rutland is less Hispanic than neighboring Chittenden (11.8% Hispanic).

Rutland's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Rutland, or 0.1% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutland ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Rutland is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Clarendon (0% Native American/Other), Chittenden (0% Native American/Other), and Pittsford (0% Native American/Other). Rutland is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Rutland (0.2% Native American/Other), and Proctor (0.4% Native American/Other).

Rutland's Multiracial Population

370 residents of Rutland, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rutland ranks 46th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutland's population has decreased from 5.6% to 2.4%.

Rutland is more Multiracial than neighboring Pittsford (0% Multiracial). Rutland is less Multiracial than neighboring North Clarendon (8.8% Multiracial), West Rutland (3.2% Multiracial), Proctor (6.8% Multiracial), and Chittenden (6.5% 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.