Rutland (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Rutland, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Land | 2.96 sq mi (7.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,179 |
| • Density | 736.65/sq mi (284.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01543
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-58790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0610266 |
Rutland is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located within the larger town of Rutland in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. In 2010, about 2,111 people lived here.
Exploring Rutland's Location
Rutland is found at coordinates 42°21′56″N 71°57′5″W / 42.36556°N 71.95139°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The area of Rutland is about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 7.7 square kilometers (3.0 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. This means a small part of Rutland is covered by water.
People and Community in Rutland
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| 2020 | 2,179 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 2,205 people living in Rutland. These people lived in 785 households, and 579 of these were families. The community had about 288 people per square kilometer.
Most people in Rutland were White. A small number of people were Black, Asian, or from other backgrounds. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 36.7%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 62.2%, were married couples. About 21.5% of all households were single people living alone. Some people aged 65 or older also lived by themselves.
The average household had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
The population in Rutland was spread out by age. About 29.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 29.8% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 36 years old.
The average income for a household in Rutland was about $62,287. For families, the average income was around $66,950. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Rutland (condado de Worcester) para niños
