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Alburgh

Vermont · 606 residents (2025 est.) · 0.638 sq mi
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Alburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 17% since 2023, a loss of 100 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $189,900. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
−17%since 2023
from 586 in 2023
2012 – 2025
Population density
762 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 918 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
+2%since 2023
from 32.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:606 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2012 – 2024
386440495550604201220202024Alburgh
2024486
201220202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.3%(50)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(31)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(25)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.9%(9)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.1%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.8%(96)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.8%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.1%(83)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.3%(21)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.3%(21)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,955 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,404
+10%since 2023
from $26,624 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+5%since 2023
from 0.380 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $175,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,721
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,620 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
45.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+14%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(491)
Black1.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(69)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(424)
Black2.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(38)
Diversity Score
29
−18%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2012 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(14)
Ancestry
English15.6%(76)
American13.4%(65)
Irish9.9%(48)
French5.3%(26)
Canadian4.5%(22)
Italian4.3%(21)
German3.9%(19)
Swedish3.9%(19)
Scottish0.6%(3)
Polish0.4%(2)
Dutch0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
−6%since 2023
from 38.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
47.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.6%(79)
Married41.8%(74)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.6%(24)
Women 15+
Never married35%(71)
Married35.5%(72)
Widowed3%(6)
Divorced26.6%(54)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alburgh, Vermont?

Alburgh, Vermont has about 486 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alburgh, Vermont?

The typical household in Alburgh, Vermont earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alburgh, Vermont expensive?

In Alburgh, Vermont, the median home is worth about $189,900, and the typical rent is about $1,721 a month.

How educated are people in Alburgh, Vermont?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alburgh, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alburgh, Vermont?

About 14.5% of people in Alburgh, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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