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Brattleboro

Vermont · 7,352 residents · 4.2 sq mi
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Brattleboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,090. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
7,352
−11%since 2000
from 8,289 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,974 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Brattleboro
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,090
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,616
+54%since 2000
from $18,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
59.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+49%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(7,637)
Black1.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(148)
Asian1.9%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(1,031)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(6,232)
Black2.2%(160)
Hispanic / Latino4%(294)
Asian2.5%(187)
Other2.8%(202)
Diversity Score27.6%(2,026)
Diversity Score
28
+122%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brattleboro, Vermont?

Brattleboro, Vermont has about 7,352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brattleboro, Vermont?

The typical household in Brattleboro, Vermont earns about $36,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brattleboro, Vermont expensive?

In Brattleboro, Vermont, the median home is worth about $188,600, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Brattleboro, Vermont?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Brattleboro, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brattleboro, Vermont?

About 24.3% of people in Brattleboro, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brattleboro, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Brattleboro, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,260 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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