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CITY · 2010 ACS

Castleton

Vermont · 1,485 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Castleton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $202,200. At a median age of 20.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,485
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,331 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,176 / sq mi
+12%vs 2011
vs 1,054 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
20.6
−1%vs 2011
vs 20.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8471K1K1K2K201020202024Castleton
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,076
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $95,391 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,048
−26%vs 2011
vs $20,452 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−23.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.424 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $211,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,044 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−29.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.1% in 2011
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+102%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,230)
Black2.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian1.7%(22)
Other2.6%(34)
Diversity Score18.1%(240)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,412)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(36)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score10.4%(155)
Diversity Score
10
−42%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
−28.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 99.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 17.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Female
55.0%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleton, Vermont?

Castleton, Vermont has about 1,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleton, Vermont?

The typical household in Castleton, Vermont earns about $45,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castleton, Vermont expensive?

In Castleton, Vermont, the median home is worth about $202,200, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Castleton, Vermont?

About 25.2% 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 19.0% of people in Castleton, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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