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CITY · 2010 ACS

Putney

Vermont · 523 residents · 1.402 sq mi
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Putney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,344. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 134 residents. Median home value is $196,300. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
−20%vs 2011
vs 657 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
373 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 469 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+66%vs 2011
vs 29.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
330419509598687201020202024Putney
2024393
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,344
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,886
−2%vs 2011
vs $23,387 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.346 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $193,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $750 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−20.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+5%vs 2011
vs 4.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(652)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(498)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(23)
Diversity Score
4
+132%vs 2011
vs 2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 17.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Female
54.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Putney, Vermont?

Putney, Vermont has about 523 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Putney, Vermont?

The typical household in Putney, Vermont earns about $42,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Putney, Vermont expensive?

In Putney, Vermont, the median home is worth about $196,300, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Putney, Vermont?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Putney, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Putney, Vermont?

About 4.2% of people in Putney, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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