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Dorset

Vermont · 360 residents · 2.081 sq mi
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Dorset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,368. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2019. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $288,900. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

360
+69%since 2019
from 213 in 2019
2010 – 2024
173 / sq mi
+69%since 2019
from 102 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
60.7
−8%since 2019
from 65.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
187264342419496201020202024Dorset
2024310
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$87,368
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$44,835
−18%since 2019
from $54,478 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
12.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$288,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $340,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
9.7% rent
3.3
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(30)
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

87.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
35.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
US average: 26.9
73.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
43.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
72.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
48.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Dorset, Vermont?

Dorset, Vermont has about 360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dorset, Vermont?

The typical household in Dorset, Vermont earns about $87,368 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 $288,900.

How educated are people in Dorset, Vermont?

About 87.5% 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 12.7% 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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