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St. Johnsbury

Vermont · 6,193 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 $33,263. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,193
−2%since 2000
from 6,319 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
483 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024St. Johnsbury
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,263
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,702 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,088
+27%since 2000
from $16,561 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
49.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+51%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,021)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(85)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(387)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(5,824)
Black0.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(109)
Asian1.3%(81)
Other1.2%(77)
Diversity Score12.5%(776)
Diversity Score
13
+105%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

St. Johnsbury, Vermont has about 6,193 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Johnsbury, Vermont earns about $33,263 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 $150,200, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in St. Johnsbury, Vermont?

About 29.3% 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 18.6% 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 231 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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