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Dorset

Vermont · 310 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Dorset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,087. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $545,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% 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

310
−11%since 2023
from 349 in 2023
2010 – 2024
149 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 168 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.0
−36%since 2023
from 60.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
187264342419496201020202024Dorset
2024310
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$151,087
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,385 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$51,132
−20%since 2023
from $63,552 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.300
+10%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information48.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$545,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $482,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
96.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
4.0% rent
55.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
+11%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

93.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
34.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% 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%
14.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
44.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% 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

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
51.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
42.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
61.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Dorset, Vermont?

Dorset, Vermont has about 310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorset, Vermont?

The typical household in Dorset, Vermont earns about $151,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorset, Vermont expensive?

In Dorset, Vermont, the median home is worth about $545,600.

How educated are people in Dorset, Vermont?

About 93.3% of adults age 25 and over in Dorset, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorset, Vermont?

About 6.1% of people in Dorset, 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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