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Waitsfield

Vermont · 193 residents · 0.655 sq mi
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Waitsfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,384. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $453,100. With a median age of 74.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 74.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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

193
+16%since 2023
from 166 in 2023
2010 – 2024
295 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 253 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
74.8
+10%since 2023
from 67.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
128183238293348201020202024Waitsfield
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,384
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $23,068 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$58,250
+16%since 2023
from $50,290 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.620
+1%since 2023
from 0.616 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information19.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$453,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $460,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
66.2% rent
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
24.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
38.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
17.2
−14%since 2023
from 19.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(139)
Black3.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(10)
Diversity Score36.2%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(162)
Black4.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(14)
Diversity Score35.8%(69)
36
−1%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
35.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−19%since 2023
from 17.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% 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%
31.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
26.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
26.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
57.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
46.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Waitsfield, Vermont?

Waitsfield, Vermont has about 193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waitsfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Waitsfield, Vermont earns about $26,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waitsfield, Vermont expensive?

In Waitsfield, Vermont, the median home is worth about $453,100.

How educated are people in Waitsfield, Vermont?

About 71.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waitsfield, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waitsfield, Vermont?

About 3.1% of people in Waitsfield, 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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