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North Pownal

Vermont · 303 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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North Pownal is a city of 303 people in Vermont. At a median age of 50.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 91% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

303
−29%vs 2021
vs 429 in 2021
2020 – 2024
50.8
−20%vs 2021
vs 63.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.19 sq mi
Population, 20202024
29032836640444220202024North Pownal
2024308
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(19)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(21)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.3%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.6%(17)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(37)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(31)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.5%(53)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7417.5%(53)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(20)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,333
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,414
−18%vs 2021
vs $31,035 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$167,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $164,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
91.5%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
8.5% rent
2.95 people
+13%vs 2021
vs 2.60 people in 2021
US average: 2.61
2.7
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

2021
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German38.7%(185)
English30.8%(147)
Canadian18.2%(87)
Welsh14%(67)
Irish10.3%(49)
French9.2%(44)
American4%(19)
Dutch1.9%(9)
Polish1.9%(9)
Russian1.9%(9)
Italian1.5%(7)
Section 05

Education

24.4%
−12.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
7.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.9 min
−11%vs 2021
vs 24.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
71.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.4%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
58.9%
+8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
42.5%
−8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
38.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.6% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
98.8%
US average: 91.9%
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
75.1%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
US average: 13.7%
42.3%
US average: 17.6%
11.3%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
86.4%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
47.9%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era100%(27)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 27 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Pownal, Vermont?

North Pownal, Vermont has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Pownal, Vermont earns about $63,333 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 $167,900.

How educated are people in North Pownal, Vermont?

About 24.4% 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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