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West Burke

Vermont · 343 residents · 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 $29,688. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,400. Households here earn about 43% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
−6%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+16%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1412022633233841990201020202024West Burke
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,214
+3%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+56%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(332)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(15)
Diversity Score
4
+28%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burke, Vermont?

West Burke, Vermont has about 343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burke, Vermont earns about $29,688 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in West Burke, Vermont?

About 17.4% 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 15.2% 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 14 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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