West Rutland, VT Demographics

A map of West Rutland's Population by Race

West Rutland, Vermont has an estimated population of 2,125, a large increase from the 1,898 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Rutland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Rutland has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 West Rutland, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Rutland is ranked the 27th 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). West Rutland was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Rutland's White Population

2,012 residents of West Rutland, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Rutland is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. West Rutland ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's White population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of West Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.7%.

West Rutland is more White than neighboring Rutland (92.6% White), Proctor (92.8% White), and North Clarendon (91.2% White). West Rutland is less White than neighboring Pittsford (98.8% White), and Middletown Springs (98.9% White).

West Rutland's Black Population

23 residents of West Rutland, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. West Rutland ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's Black population has grown by an estimated 155.6%. Black residents' share of West Rutland's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.1%.

West Rutland is more Black than neighboring Rutland (0.7% Black), Proctor (0% Black), North Clarendon (0% Black), Pittsford (0% Black), and Middletown Springs (0% Black).

West Rutland's Asian Population

15 residents of West Rutland, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. West Rutland ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of West Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

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

West Rutland's Hispanic Population

2 residents of West Rutland, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Rutland is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Rutland ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Rutland's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

West Rutland is more Hispanic than neighboring Proctor (0% Hispanic), North Clarendon (0% Hispanic), Pittsford (0% Hispanic), and Middletown Springs (0% Hispanic). West Rutland is less Hispanic than neighboring Rutland (3.7% Hispanic).

West Rutland's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of West Rutland, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Rutland ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Rutland's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Rutland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutland (0.1% Native American/Other), North Clarendon (0% Native American/Other), Pittsford (0% Native American/Other), and Middletown Springs (0% Native American/Other). West Rutland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Proctor (0.4% Native American/Other).

West Rutland's Multiracial Population

68 residents of West Rutland, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Rutland is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Rutland ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Rutland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Rutland's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.2%.

West Rutland is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutland (2.4% Multiracial), Pittsford (0% Multiracial), and Middletown Springs (1.1% Multiracial). West Rutland is less Multiracial than neighboring Proctor (6.8% Multiracial), and North Clarendon (8.8% 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.