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Alburgh

Vermont · 571 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Alburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $143,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
571
+9%since 2019
from 523 in 2019
2012 – 2025
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2019
from 35.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
386440495550604201220202024Alburgh
2024486
201220202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(39)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(41)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(49)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.9%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(36)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(74)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(61)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(58)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418%(103)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.2%(47)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(32)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $46,591 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,974
+2%since 2019
from $20,473 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $864 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(493)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(518)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other4.5%(26)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French27.7%(117)
American24.9%(105)
English20.9%(88)
Scottish11.1%(47)
Irish9.2%(39)
Canadian6.2%(26)
Swedish5%(21)
German2.6%(11)
Welsh1.9%(8)
Lebanese0.5%(2)
Italian0.5%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Dutch0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 15.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+4%since 2019
from 33.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Female
58.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 571 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alburgh, Vermont?

The typical household in Alburgh, Vermont earns about $43,611 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 $143,200, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Alburgh, Vermont?

About 12.2% 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 8.4% 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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