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Castleton

Vermont · 1,337 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Castleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $255,400. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% 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
1,337
+5%since 2019
from 1,276 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
20.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 21.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8471K1K1K2K201020202024Castleton
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.2%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 141%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1930.6%(409)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2440.5%(542)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.5%(60)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 444.2%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 542.8%(38)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 645.3%(71)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745.9%(79)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.8%(24)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,564
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $19,916 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$7,949
−29%since 2019
from $11,171 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $256,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,086
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,020 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
+37.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
37.4% rent
Afford Score
13.8
+7%since 2019
from 12.9 in 2019
2010 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,181)
Black3.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian2.1%(27)
Other1.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,186)
Black5%(67)
Hispanic / Latino3%(40)
Asian1.3%(18)
Other1.4%(19)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.5%(17)
Mexican0.3%(3)
Cuban0.3%(3)
Dominican0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Chinese1.4%(16)
Ancestry
Irish9.3%(106)
English8.9%(101)
German7.9%(90)
French7.5%(86)
Italian7.4%(85)
Welsh7.3%(83)
Russian6.5%(74)
Polish6.4%(73)
Scottish3.2%(37)
American3.2%(36)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian1.3%(15)
Swedish1.2%(14)
Greek1.1%(13)
Dutch0.8%(9)
Portuguese0.6%(7)
Jamaican0.5%(6)
Danish0.3%(3)
Norwegian0.3%(3)
Turkish0.3%(3)
Haitian0.3%(3)
Canadian0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+7%since 2019
from 14.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Female
49.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married91.5%(507)
Married8.5%(47)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married94.2%(421)
Married5.8%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castleton, Vermont?

Castleton, Vermont has about 1,337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castleton, Vermont?

The typical household in Castleton, Vermont earns about $18,564 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 $255,400, and the typical rent is about $1,086 a month.

How educated are people in Castleton, Vermont?

About 45.5% 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 40.4% 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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