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Saxtons River

Vermont · 464 residents (2025 est.) · 0.469 sq mi
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Saxtons River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

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

Total population
553
+7%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:464 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3674405135856581990201020202024Saxtons River
2024553
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$183,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian3.6%(20)
Other8.9%(49)
Diversity Score29.7%(164)
Diversity Score
30
+521%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
51.9%
+35.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.0%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.6%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
56.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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