CITY · 2020 ACS
Pownal
Vermont · 548 residents · 0.513 sq mi
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The short version
Pownal has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,771. Population has declined 4% since 2021. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024570
Section 02
Income & economy
$56,771
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,438 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−16.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services32.3%
Retail trade25.1%
Public administration5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score8.9%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(487)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(53)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.6%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Pownal, Vermont?
Pownal, Vermont has about 548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pownal, Vermont?
The typical household in Pownal, Vermont earns about $56,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Pownal, Vermont?
About 14.1% 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 9.6% of people in Pownal, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.
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VermontDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024