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North Pownal

Vermont · 308 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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North Pownal is home to 308 people in Vermont. At a median age of 62.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 93% of homes are owner-occupied. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

308
−11%since 2023
from 345 in 2023
2020 – 2024
259 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 290 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
62.0
+2%since 2023
from 60.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Population, 20202024
29032836640444220202024North Pownal
2024308
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(35)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(40)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(37)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.6%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over18.5%(57)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$83,917
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$32,067
+9%since 2023
from $29,381 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.163
−21%since 2023
from 0.206 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food14.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$205,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $196,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
92.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
7.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.83 people
−2%since 2023
from 2.88 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−11%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(18)
14
−21%since 2023
from 17 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
English57.8%(178)
Irish31.2%(96)
German15.6%(48)
Danish5.8%(18)
French5.5%(17)
Welsh4.9%(15)
Scottish3.6%(11)
American2.9%(9)
Italian2.3%(7)
Section 05

Education

57.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+5%since 2023
from 26.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% 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%
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.3%
US average: 74.6%
31.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
54.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
1.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
97.4%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15%(21)
Married85%(119)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(21)
Married69.8%(88)
Widowed13.5%(17)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
6.8%
US average: 13.8%
47.7%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.7%
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

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How many people live in North Pownal, Vermont?

North Pownal, Vermont has about 308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Pownal, Vermont?

The typical household in North Pownal, Vermont earns about $83,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Pownal, Vermont expensive?

In North Pownal, Vermont, the median home is worth about $205,000.

How educated are people in North Pownal, Vermont?

About 57.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Pownal, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Pownal, Vermont?

About 0.0% of people in North Pownal, 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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