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Waitsfield

Vermont · 330 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 $31,493. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 184 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $380,400. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

330
+126%since 2019
from 146 in 2019
2010 – 2024
504 / sq mi
+126%since 2019
from 223 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.4
+28%since 2019
from 38.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
128183238293348201020202024Waitsfield
2024193
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,493
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$38,779
−19%since 2019
from $47,723 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$380,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $350,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$704
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,089 in 2019
US average: $1,124
50.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 57.1% in 2019
49.7% rent
12.1
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.3%(82)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian2.1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(23)
7
−88%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.3%
−14.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
29.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+11%since 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
55.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
59.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
42.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
45.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
1.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Waitsfield, Vermont?

Waitsfield, Vermont has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waitsfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Waitsfield, Vermont earns about $31,493 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 $380,400, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Waitsfield, Vermont?

About 50.3% 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 24.4% 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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