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South Shaftsbury

Vermont · 566 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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South Shaftsbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,161. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 206 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,600. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
566
−27%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+51%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3764845927008082000201020202024South Shaftsbury
2024566
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,161
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,597
+106%since 2000
from $18,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+26%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
2.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(762)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12%(68)
Diversity Score26.4%(150)
Diversity Score
26
+1935%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.7 min
+230%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

South Shaftsbury, Vermont has about 566 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

The typical household in South Shaftsbury, Vermont earns about $61,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Shaftsbury, Vermont expensive?

In South Shaftsbury, Vermont, the median home is worth about $228,600.

How educated are people in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Shaftsbury, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

About 3.5% of people in South Shaftsbury, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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