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CITY · 2020 ACS

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

Total population
360
+69%since 2019
from 213 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
60.7
−8%since 2019
from 65.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
187264342419496201020202024Dorset
2024310
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.5%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.1%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.6%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.1%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.8%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.3%(30)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.4%(34)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(38)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420.3%(73)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7420.8%(75)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.9%(43)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over7.5%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,368
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $340,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
9.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
2010 – 2024
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-Hispanic100%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English25.6%(99)
Irish19.9%(77)
Italian15%(58)
Scotch-Irish9.3%(36)
American8.3%(32)
Finnish4.7%(18)
Scottish3.9%(15)
British3.1%(12)
Dutch2.8%(11)
French2.8%(11)
Danish1.6%(6)
German1.6%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Romanian1.6%(6)
Russian1.6%(6)
Slovene1.6%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scotch-Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
35.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
Female
48.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married57.6%(72)
Married42.4%(53)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married21.8%(29)
Married42.9%(57)
Widowed22.6%(30)
Divorced12.8%(17)
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Frequently asked

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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