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East Dorset

Vermont · 177 residents · 2.22 sq mi
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East Dorset is a city of 177 people in Vermont. The median age is 51.8, about 13 years above the US median. This is an unusually credentialed place: 51% of adults have a four-year degree. The population has fallen 40% since 2023. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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

177
−40%since 2023
from 297 in 2023
2020 – 2024
80 / sq mi
−40%since 2023
from 134 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.8
+1%since 2023
from 51.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.22 sq mi
Population, 20202024
16520123727330920202024East Dorset
2024177
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 343.4%(6)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444%(7)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5428.8%(51)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6426.6%(47)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(18)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$397,600
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
74.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
25.3% rent
19.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.03 people
−13%since 2023
from 2.32 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
21.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 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
American18.1%(32)
English16.9%(30)
Italian11.3%(20)
Irish5.1%(9)
German4.5%(8)
Section 05

Education

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%
28.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

70.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% 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%
29.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% 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%
16.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.2%
US average: 74.6%
17.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
49.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
46.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.2%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married60%(57)
Married30.5%(29)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.5%(9)
Women 15+
Never married18.3%(11)
Married53.3%(32)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced28.3%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
42.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.4%
US average: 13.8%
18.6%
US average: 18.4%
26.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
62.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.4%
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 era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 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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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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