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Brandon

Vermont · 1,927 residents · 2.83 sq mi
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Brandon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
+14%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
681 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+23%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Brandon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,087
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,609 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,541
+37%since 2000
from $23,705 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+8%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,657)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,559)
Black2.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian3.7%(71)
Other12.4%(239)
Diversity Score41%(790)
Diversity Score
41
+4459%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brandon, Vermont?

Brandon, Vermont has about 1,927 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brandon, Vermont?

The typical household in Brandon, Vermont earns about $59,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brandon, Vermont expensive?

In Brandon, Vermont, the median home is worth about $237,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Brandon, Vermont?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brandon, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brandon, Vermont?

About 11.9% of people in Brandon, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brandon, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Brandon, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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