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Castleton

Vermont · 1,052 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $436,800. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,052
−1%since 2023
from 1,058 in 2023
2010 – 2024
833 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 838 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
20.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
8471K1K1K2K201020202024Castleton
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,833
+1%since 2023
from $9,724 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.540
+113%since 2023
from 0.254 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$436,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $276,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,331
US average: $1,442
36.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
63.6% rent
54.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
81.0%
+81.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(980)
Black2.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(39)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score17.5%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(933)
Black2.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(22)
Diversity Score26%(274)
26
+49%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−25%since 2023
from 13.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
37.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
57.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
42.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Castleton, Vermont?

Castleton, Vermont has about 1,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Castleton, Vermont expensive?

In Castleton, Vermont, the median home is worth about $436,800, and the typical rent is about $1,331 a month.

How educated are people in Castleton, Vermont?

About 40.3% of adults age 25 and over in Castleton, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castleton, Vermont?

About 20.4% of people in Castleton, 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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