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East Dorset

Vermont · 177 residents · 2.223 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2023, a loss of 120 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−40%since 2023
from 297 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 134 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+1%since 2023
from 51.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
16520123727330920202024East Dorset
2024177
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,805
−16%since 2023
from $47,445 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
−7%since 2023
from 0.528 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,600
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Female
46.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Dorset, Vermont?

East Dorset, Vermont has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is East Dorset, Vermont expensive?

In East Dorset, Vermont, the median home is worth about $397,600.

How educated are people in East Dorset, Vermont?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in East Dorset, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Dorset, Vermont?

About 7.9% of people in East 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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