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West Brattleboro

Vermont · 2,803 residents · 1.635 sq mi
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West Brattleboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,696. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,800. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,803
−13%since 2000
from 3,222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,714 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,971 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+13%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024West Brattleboro
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,696
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,332 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,410
+29%since 2000
from $18,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+91%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,077)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(241)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,470)
Black1.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(43)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other4%(112)
Diversity Score20.6%(577)
Diversity Score
21
+175%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Brattleboro, Vermont?

West Brattleboro, Vermont has about 2,803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Brattleboro, Vermont?

The typical household in West Brattleboro, Vermont earns about $34,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Brattleboro, Vermont expensive?

In West Brattleboro, Vermont, the median home is worth about $179,800, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in West Brattleboro, Vermont?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Brattleboro, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Brattleboro, Vermont?

About 19.2% of people in West Brattleboro, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Brattleboro, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, West Brattleboro, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 332 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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