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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bellows Falls

Vermont · 3,165 residents · 1.359 sq mi
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Bellows Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,608. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,165
−4%since 1990
from 3,313 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,329 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,438 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+13%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bellows Falls
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,608
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,545 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,276
+56%since 1990
from $9,821 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.6%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $452 in 1990
US average: $602
43.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 42.1% in 1990
56.8% rent
2.9
−26%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score1.9%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,050)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(36)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score4.9%(155)
5
+163%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bellows Falls, Vermont?

Bellows Falls, Vermont has about 3,165 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bellows Falls, Vermont?

The typical household in Bellows Falls, Vermont earns about $29,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bellows Falls, Vermont expensive?

In Bellows Falls, Vermont, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Bellows Falls, Vermont?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bellows Falls, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bellows Falls, Vermont?

About 12.6% of people in Bellows Falls, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bellows Falls, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Bellows Falls, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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