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Fairlee

Vermont · 198 residents · 0.603 sq mi
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Fairlee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,886. Population has declined 4% since 2019. Median home value is $181,300. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−4%since 2019
from 207 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
328 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 343 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
−9%since 2019
from 56.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
26110195280364201020202024Fairlee
202454
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,886
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,711 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,233
−8%since 2019
from $32,850 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $191,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $778 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−27.6 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
55.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−2%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(13)
Diversity Score
6
+9%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−18%since 2019
from 17.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
44.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairlee, Vermont?

Fairlee, Vermont has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairlee, Vermont?

The typical household in Fairlee, Vermont earns about $49,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairlee, Vermont expensive?

In Fairlee, Vermont, the median home is worth about $181,300, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Fairlee, Vermont?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fairlee, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairlee, Vermont?

About 17.8% of people in Fairlee, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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