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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Johnsbury

Vermont · 6,319 residents · 12.821 sq mi
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St. Johnsbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,702. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,319
−2%since 1990
from 6,424 in 1990
1990 – 2024
493 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 501 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+10%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024St. Johnsbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,702
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,191 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,561
+45%since 1990
from $11,424 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
48.7% rent
3.0
−13%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(6,336)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(18)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score4.1%(261)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,021)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(85)
Asian0.6%(41)
Diversity Score6.1%(387)
6
+51%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−15%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

St. Johnsbury, Vermont has about 6,319 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

The typical household in St. Johnsbury, Vermont earns about $26,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Johnsbury, Vermont expensive?

In St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in St. Johnsbury, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

About 15.8% of people in St. Johnsbury, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Johnsbury, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Johnsbury, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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