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Waterbury

Vermont · 1,897 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Waterbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,810. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,800. 47% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,897
+11%since 2000
from 1,706 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,468 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waterbury
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,810
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,090
+55%since 2000
from $20,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+62%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,708)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(58)
Asian1.8%(34)
Other2.5%(47)
Diversity Score19.3%(367)
Diversity Score
19
+354%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterbury, Vermont?

Waterbury, Vermont has about 1,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterbury, Vermont?

The typical household in Waterbury, Vermont earns about $58,810 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 $254,800, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Waterbury, Vermont?

About 46.6% 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 18.9% 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 195 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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