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Readsboro

Vermont · 297 residents · 1.229 sq mi
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Readsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,500. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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

Total population
297
+10%since 2019
from 271 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 221 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+44%since 2019
from 39.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
254272291309327201020202024Readsboro
2024299
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,708
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,732 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,946
+27%since 2019
from $20,354 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−47%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(7)
Diversity Score6.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(15)
Diversity Score12%(36)
Diversity Score
12
+90%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−14%since 2019
from 33.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Female
65.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Readsboro, Vermont?

Readsboro, Vermont has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Readsboro, Vermont?

The typical household in Readsboro, Vermont earns about $62,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Readsboro, Vermont expensive?

In Readsboro, Vermont, the median home is worth about $122,500.

How educated are people in Readsboro, Vermont?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Readsboro, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Readsboro, Vermont?

About 5.2% of people in Readsboro, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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