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South Shaftsbury

Vermont · 683 residents · 2.243 sq mi
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South Shaftsbury has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,955. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $168,400. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
683
−12%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+15%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3764845927008082000201020202024South Shaftsbury
2024566
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,955
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,708 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,300
+19%since 2000
from $18,729 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+52%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(665)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(18)
Diversity Score
3
+99%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

South Shaftsbury, Vermont has about 683 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Shaftsbury, Vermont earns about $47,955 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 $168,400, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in South Shaftsbury, Vermont?

About 23.4% 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 15.9% of people in South Shaftsbury, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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