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Danby

Vermont · 172 residents · 0.71 sq mi
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Danby is home to 172 people in Vermont. At a median age of 52.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 89% of the housing stock. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $242,900. The average commute runs 32 minutes.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

172
+4%since 2023
from 166 in 2023
2020 – 2024
241 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 232 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.6
−12%since 2023
from 59.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Population, 20202024
16317318319320320202024Danby
2024172
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.6%(1)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418%(31)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.8%(22)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.2%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.7%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.3%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$88,750
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$43,332
−11%since 2023
from $48,579 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.367
−17%since 2023
from 0.445 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$242,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $210,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
89.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
10.9% rent
18.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.87 people
+4%since 2023
from 1.80 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
12.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.7
−19%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other2.4%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 9 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American16.9%(29)
Irish13.4%(23)
German9.9%(17)
Italian9.3%(16)
Dutch7%(12)
French7%(12)
English6.4%(11)
Canadian4.7%(8)
British4.1%(7)
Polish4.1%(7)
Section 05

Education

43.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.5 min
−8%since 2023
from 34.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
88.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
6.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
82.5%
US average: 74.6%
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
40.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.8% in 2023
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
63.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
80.4%
US average: 95.5%
88.4%
US average: 87.7%
83.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.1%(19)
Married50%(45)
Widowed2.2%(2)
Divorced26.7%(24)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(10)
Married60%(39)
Widowed4.6%(3)
Divorced20%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
43.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.3%
US average: 13.8%
28.5%
US average: 18.4%
18.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
46.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era60%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War40%(2)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Danby, Vermont?

Danby, Vermont has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Danby, Vermont?

The typical household in Danby, Vermont earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Danby, Vermont expensive?

In Danby, Vermont, the median home is worth about $242,900.

How educated are people in Danby, Vermont?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Danby, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Danby, Vermont?

About 16.9% of people in Danby, 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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