| Rutland - Population Characteristics | FIPS Code=21100 |
| 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | |
| Population Density (Persons per Square Mile) | 107.05 | 157.14 | 199.00 |
| Total Population | 2248 | 3300 | 3781 |
| Per Cent of Popualtion Born within Vermont | 75.77 | 65.97 | 57.80 |
| Number of Families | 592 | 919 | 1090 |
| Per Cent of Population Aged 18 or Younger | 33.68 | 31.61 | 25.28 |
| Per Cent of Population Aged 18 to 64 | 54.18 | 58.30 | 63.16 |
| Per Cent of Population Aged 65 or Older | 12.14 | 10.09 | 11.56 |