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'''Rutland''' is a village in [[La Salle County, Illinois|La Salle County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 354 at the 2000 census.
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'''Rutland''' is a [[village (Illinois)|village]] in [[LaSalle County, Illinois|LaSalle County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. It is part of the [[Ottawa, Illinois|Ottawa]] [[Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 259, down from 318 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1766443| title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), Rutland village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| website=American FactFinder| access-date=January 3, 2020| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213121625/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/SF1DP1/1600000US1766443| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>

The village was named after [[Rutland (city), Vermont|Rutland, Vermont]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT48|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=43}}</ref>

== History ==
The village was founded as "New Rutland" in 1855 when approximately 200 members of the Vermont Emigration Association paid $10 each for a plot of land.<ref name="Rutland307">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZvHgwa-XImcC&dq=%22New+Rutland%22+Illinois&pg=PA307 | title=Placenames of Illinois | publisher=University of Illinois Press | author=Callary, Edward | year=2008 | pages=307 | isbn=9780252090707}}</ref><ref name="RutlandHistory" /> The original location of the town-site was exclusively within LaSalle county. However, an additional ten blocks of land were added October 20, 1856, that was located primarily in adjacent [[Marshall County, Illinois|Marshall County]].<ref name="RutlandHistory">{{cite web | url=http://marshall.illinoisgenweb.org/records/land/townships/towns/rutland.htm | title=Town of New Rutland: History | publisher=Marshall County IL GenWeb | work=Transcribed 04 Feb 2012 from History of Putnam and Marshall Counties, by Henry Allen Ford, 1860 | access-date=February 16, 2014 | author=Ford, Henry Allen}}</ref>

===2021 Village Hall Fire===
On the morning of October 15, 2021, a fire was reported across the street from the village's 100 block of Northwest Front Street. Fifteen fire departments responded, including Streator, along with multiple ambulances and law enforcement personal.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wglc.net/arson-suspected-in-multi-alarm-rutland-blaze | title=Arson suspected in multi-alarm Rutland blaze | publisher=WGLC}}</ref> The fire is currently being investaged as an arson attack.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Rutland is located in the southern [[salient (geography)|panhandle]] of LaSalle County. The western border of the village is the LaSalle/[[Marshall County, Illinois|Marshall County]] line. Approximately five blocks of developed land extend west into Marshall County, outside the village limits.
Rutland is located at {{coor dms|40|59|2|N|89|2|36|W|city}} (40.983854, -89.043354){{GR|1}}.


[[Illinois Route 251]] follows the county line and the western border of the village. It leads north {{convert|5|mi|0}} to [[Wenona, Illinois|Wenona]] and south {{convert|7|mi|0}} to [[Minonk, Illinois|Minonk]] in [[Woodford County, Illinois|Woodford County]]. [[Interstate 39]] passes {{convert|0.5|mi}} of the village limits, but there is no direct access to Rutland. The nearest exits are {{convert|3|mi|0}} to the north and {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the south.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 2.1 [[km²]] (0.8 [[square mile|mi²]]), all land.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Rutland has a total area of {{convert|0.69|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 354 people, 147 households, and 98 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 166.7/km² (431.5/mi²). There were 163 housing units at an average density of 76.7/km² (198.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 99.15% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.28% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.28% of the population.
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|1950= 486
|1960= 509
|1970= 437
|1980= 487
|1990= 391
|2000= 354
|2010= 318
|2020= 259
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1766443 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 259 people, 124 households, and 79 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|373.20|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 132 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|190.20|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 89.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.09% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.54% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 5.79% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.18% of the population.


There were 147 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.
There were 124 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.97% were married couples living together, 9.68% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.29% were non-families. 36.29% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 2.25.


In the village the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 30.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $31,500, and the median income for a family was $47,708. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $18,864 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $16,892. None of the families and 4.3% of the population were living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and 5.6% of those over 64.
The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $56,719. Males had a median income of $50,625 versus $9,938 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $22,763. About 15.2% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 41.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.
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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://genealogytrails.com/ill/lasalle/RutlandSketches.html "Historical Sketches of Early Rutland, IL"] at Genealogytrails.com
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[[Category:La Salle County, Illinois]]
[[Category:Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area]]
[[Category:Villages in LaSalle County, Illinois]]
[[Category:1855 establishments in Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]
[[Category:Villages in Illinois]]

Latest revision as of 06:45, 21 December 2024

Rutland, Illinois
Village
Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
Location in LaSalle County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 40°59′02″N 89°02′29″W / 40.98389°N 89.04139°W / 40.98389; -89.04139[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle
TownshipGroveland
Government
 • Village presidentDaniel Krischel
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Land0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
702 ft (214 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
259
 • Density373.20/sq mi (144.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61358
Area code815
FIPS code17-66443
GNIS feature ID2399151[1]
Wikimedia CommonsRutland, Illinois

Rutland is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 259, down from 318 at the 2010 census.[3]

The village was named after Rutland, Vermont.[4]

History

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The village was founded as "New Rutland" in 1855 when approximately 200 members of the Vermont Emigration Association paid $10 each for a plot of land.[5][6] The original location of the town-site was exclusively within LaSalle county. However, an additional ten blocks of land were added October 20, 1856, that was located primarily in adjacent Marshall County.[6]

2021 Village Hall Fire

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On the morning of October 15, 2021, a fire was reported across the street from the village's 100 block of Northwest Front Street. Fifteen fire departments responded, including Streator, along with multiple ambulances and law enforcement personal.[7] The fire is currently being investaged as an arson attack.

Geography

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Rutland is located in the southern panhandle of LaSalle County. The western border of the village is the LaSalle/Marshall County line. Approximately five blocks of developed land extend west into Marshall County, outside the village limits.

Illinois Route 251 follows the county line and the western border of the village. It leads north 5 miles (8 km) to Wenona and south 7 miles (11 km) to Minonk in Woodford County. Interstate 39 passes 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of the village limits, but there is no direct access to Rutland. The nearest exits are 3 miles (5 km) to the north and 5 miles (8 km) to the south.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Rutland has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870412—
1880402−2.4%
189050926.6%
190089475.6%
1910754−15.7%
1920618−18.0%
1930495−19.9%
1940462−6.7%
19504865.2%
19605094.7%
1970437−14.1%
198048711.4%
1990391−19.7%
2000354−9.5%
2010318−10.2%
2020259−18.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the 2020 census[10] there were 259 people, 124 households, and 79 families residing in the village. The population density was 373.20 inhabitants per square mile (144.09/km2). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 190.20 per square mile (73.44/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 89.58% White, 3.09% African American, 1.54% from other races, and 5.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.18% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.97% were married couples living together, 9.68% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.29% were non-families. 36.29% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 2.25.

The village's age distribution consisted of 30.1% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $56,719. Males had a median income of $50,625 versus $9,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,763. About 15.2% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.7% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rutland, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (DP-1), Rutland village, Illinois". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
  4. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 43.
  5. ^ Callary, Edward (2008). Placenames of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 307. ISBN 9780252090707.
  6. ^ a b Ford, Henry Allen. "Town of New Rutland: History". Transcribed 04 Feb 2012 from History of Putnam and Marshall Counties, by Henry Allen Ford, 1860. Marshall County IL GenWeb. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Arson suspected in multi-alarm Rutland blaze". WGLC.
  8. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
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