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Waterbury

Vermont · 1,753 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Waterbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $375,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Vermont median. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,753
+3%since 2000
from 1,706 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,273
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,218 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,547
+130%since 2000
from $20,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+32%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,400
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+158%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,652)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.9%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,661)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(91)
Diversity Score12.4%(218)
Diversity Score
12
+192%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Vermont?

Waterbury, Vermont has about 1,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterbury, Vermont?

The typical household in Waterbury, Vermont earns about $54,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterbury, Vermont expensive?

In Waterbury, Vermont, the median home is worth about $375,400, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Vermont?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waterbury, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterbury, Vermont?

About 13.7% of people in Waterbury, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterbury, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterbury, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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