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West Burke

Vermont · 275 residents (2025 est.) · 0.475 sq mi
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West Burke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,321. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $275,000. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
161
−56%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+74%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1412022633233841990201020202024West Burke
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,321
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,302
+123%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+31%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
36.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+48.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
+243%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(4)
Diversity Score22.8%(37)
Diversity Score
23
+567%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burke, Vermont?

West Burke, Vermont has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burke, Vermont earns about $27,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Burke, Vermont expensive?

In West Burke, Vermont, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in West Burke, Vermont?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Burke, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Burke, Vermont?

About 20.5% of people in West Burke, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Burke, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, West Burke, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 196 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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