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Townshend

Vermont · 160 residents · 0.349 sq mi
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Townshend has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $247,600. With a median age of 74.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
160
+1%since 2023
from 158 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 453 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
74.5
−7%since 2023
from 80.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15416617919120320202024Townshend
2024160
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445%(8)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.6%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.4%(31)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8428.7%(46)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over18.8%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,295 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,566
−4%since 2023
from $47,700 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.536
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.536 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,050 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
−1%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score
5
−1%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English36.3%(58)
Irish29.4%(47)
German20%(32)
French10%(16)
Scottish9.4%(15)
Italian3.8%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
63.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married7.4%(4)
Married50%(27)
Widowed11.1%(6)
Divorced31.5%(17)
Women 15+
Never married4.9%(5)
Married33.3%(34)
Widowed35.3%(36)
Divorced26.5%(27)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Townshend, Vermont?

Townshend, Vermont has about 160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Townshend, Vermont?

The typical household in Townshend, Vermont earns about $38,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Townshend, Vermont expensive?

In Townshend, Vermont, the median home is worth about $247,600, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Townshend, Vermont?

About 42.9% of adults age 25 and over in Townshend, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Townshend, Vermont?

About 8.8% of people in Townshend, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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

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