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Townshend

Vermont · 160 residents · 0.35 sq mi
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With 160 people, Townshend is a city in Vermont. At a median age of 74.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. That trails the Vermont median by roughly 52%. Owners hold 49% of the housing stock. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The median household earns $38,875, about 53% below the national 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

160
+1%since 2023
from 158 in 2023
2020 – 2024
458 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 453 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
74.5
−7%since 2023
from 80.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.35 sq mi
Population, 20202024
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

$38,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,295 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$247,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $245,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$891
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,050 in 2023
US average: $1,442
48.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
51.2% rent
8.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.52 people
−5%since 2023
from 1.60 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
40.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.4
−1%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
27.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
34.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
34.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
28.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
64.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

36.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
63.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
40.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.9%
US average: 95.5%
76.3%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
38.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
44.0%
US average: 13.8%
54.4%
US average: 18.4%
22.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
67.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 3 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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