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West Burke

Vermont · 281 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 $35,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−23%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+18%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1412022633233841990201020202024West Burke
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,052
+55%since 2000
from $16,764 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$311
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(255)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian2.1%(6)
Other2.8%(8)
Diversity Score17.1%(48)
Diversity Score
17
+401%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Burke, Vermont?

West Burke, Vermont has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Burke, Vermont earns about $35,500 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 $146,600, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in West Burke, Vermont?

About 20.5% 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 21.4% 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 76 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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