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Saxtons River

Vermont · 464 residents (2025 est.) · 0.47 sq mi
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Saxtons River is home to 553 people in Vermont. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 40% of the housing stock. At a median age of 46.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income. The average commute runs 15 minutes.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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

553
+7%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
464 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,179 / sq mi
+41%since 2009
from 834 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
46.7
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.47 sq mi
Population, 19902024
36744051358565819902000201020202024Saxtons River
2024553
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(36)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(22)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(18)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.5%(25)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.7%(87)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.6%(103)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.7%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.5%(47)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$106,250
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$60,671
+171%since 2000
from $22,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.410
−27%since 2010
from 0.563 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$183,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,188
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
40.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
60.0% rent
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.89 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.20 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
25.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.7
−38%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian3.6%(20)
Other8.9%(49)
30
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.7%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese3.6%(20)
Ancestry
French19.2%(106)
Irish18.3%(101)
English14.1%(78)
Italian9.9%(55)
Welsh4.7%(26)
American4%(22)
British3.8%(21)
Russian3.1%(17)
Polish2.9%(16)
German2.7%(15)
Scottish2.2%(12)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

62.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
51.9%
+35.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
22.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
55.6%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
7.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
41.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
66.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
48.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
56.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(63)
Married66.4%(172)
Widowed1.9%(5)
Divorced7.3%(19)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(60)
Married45.4%(99)
Widowed11.9%(26)
Divorced15.1%(33)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2013
from 3.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
34.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
11.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)41.7%(15)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era58.3%(21)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 36 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxtons River, Vermont?

Saxtons River, Vermont has about 553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saxtons River, Vermont?

The typical household in Saxtons River, Vermont earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saxtons River, Vermont expensive?

In Saxtons River, Vermont, the median home is worth about $183,700, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Saxtons River, Vermont?

About 62.8% of adults age 25 and over in Saxtons River, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saxtons River, Vermont?

About 2.6% of people in Saxtons River, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxtons River, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxtons River, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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