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Pownal

Vermont · 570 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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Pownal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $272,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% 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

570
−3%since 2023
from 587 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,111 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,144 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
35.1
+21%since 2023
from 29.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
54455656857959120202024Pownal
2024570
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,523
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,156 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$24,510
+46%since 2023
from $16,774 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
18.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.326
−13%since 2023
from 0.377 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$272,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
95.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
5.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
46.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.3
+10%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(39)
Diversity Score33.6%(197)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(30)
Diversity Score25.3%(144)
25
−25%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

71.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% 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%
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
50.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
18.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
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%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pownal, Vermont?

Pownal, Vermont has about 570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pownal, Vermont?

The typical household in Pownal, Vermont earns about $63,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pownal, Vermont expensive?

In Pownal, Vermont, the median home is worth about $272,700.

How educated are people in Pownal, Vermont?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pownal, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pownal, Vermont?

About 18.6% of people in 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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