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Pawlet

Vermont · 330 residents · 2.536 sq mi
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Pawlet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $248,400. Households here earn about 35% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+8%since 2023
from 306 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 121 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−36%since 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
18022126230334420202024Pawlet
2024330
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,589
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,095
+3%since 2023
from $34,943 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+10%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $275,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,489 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−9%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score50.8%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score26.8%(88)
Diversity Score
27
−47%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
−33%since 2023
from 58.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
Female
41.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
Foreign born
7.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pawlet, Vermont?

Pawlet, Vermont has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pawlet, Vermont?

The typical household in Pawlet, Vermont earns about $52,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pawlet, Vermont expensive?

In Pawlet, Vermont, the median home is worth about $248,400, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Pawlet, Vermont?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pawlet, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pawlet, Vermont?

About 10.9% of people in Pawlet, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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