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Island Pond

Vermont · 852 residents · 4.202 sq mi
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Island Pond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,214. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
Unchangedsince 2000
from 849 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+8%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4996968941K1K1990201020202024Island Pond
2024852
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,214
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,547 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,156
+196%since 2000
from $13,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+19%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(799)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(785)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(12)
Diversity Score18.3%(156)
Diversity Score
18
+750%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Pond, Vermont?

Island Pond, Vermont has about 852 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island Pond, Vermont?

The typical household in Island Pond, Vermont earns about $46,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island Pond, Vermont expensive?

In Island Pond, Vermont, the median home is worth about $145,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Island Pond, Vermont?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Island Pond, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island Pond, Vermont?

About 27.6% of people in Island Pond, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island Pond, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Island Pond, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 370 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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