Rutledge, PA Demographics

A map of Rutledge's Population by Race

Rutledge, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 935, a large increase from the 782 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 9.2% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutledge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutledge has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rutledge, that probability was 23.7% in 2020 and 22.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutledge is ranked the 1025th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Rutledge was ranked the 1102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutledge's White Population

820 residents of Rutledge, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutledge is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Rutledge ranks 1281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's White population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Rutledge's population has increased from 87.1% to 87.7%.

Rutledge is more White than neighboring Morton (58.3% White), Swarthmore (70% White), Ridley Park (83.1% White), and Prospect Park (73.8% White). Rutledge is less White than neighboring Folsom (93.3% White).

Rutledge's Black Population

4 residents of Rutledge, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutledge is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Rutledge ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Rutledge's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Rutledge is less Black than neighboring Folsom (1.7% Black), Morton (24.5% Black), Swarthmore (10% Black), Ridley Park (7.5% Black), and Prospect Park (14.7% Black).

Rutledge's Asian Population

86 residents of Rutledge, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutledge is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Rutledge ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 196.6%. Asian residents' share of Rutledge's population has increased from 3.7% to 9.2%.

Rutledge is more Asian than neighboring Folsom (0.5% Asian), Swarthmore (6% Asian), Ridley Park (1% Asian), and Prospect Park (2.9% Asian). Rutledge is less Asian than neighboring Morton (11.7% Asian).

Rutledge's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Rutledge, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutledge is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rutledge ranks 934th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutledge's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.0%.

Rutledge is more Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Park (0.1% Hispanic). Rutledge is less Hispanic than neighboring Folsom (1.4% Hispanic), Morton (2.8% Hispanic), Swarthmore (6.8% Hispanic), and Ridley Park (4.7% Hispanic).

Rutledge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rutledge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rutledge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutledge ranks 891st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutledge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rutledge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swarthmore (1.7% Native American/Other), Ridley Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and Prospect Park (0.1% Native American/Other).

Rutledge's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Rutledge, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutledge is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rutledge ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutledge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutledge's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.7%.

Rutledge is less Multiracial than neighboring Folsom (3.1% Multiracial), Morton (2.8% Multiracial), Swarthmore (5.5% Multiracial), Ridley Park (3.2% Multiracial), and Prospect Park (8.4% 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.