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West Pawlet

Vermont · 368 residents · 0.522 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2023. Median home value is $156,000. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
368
+22%since 2023
from 301 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 577 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.4
−45%since 2023
from 48.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20525029433838320202024West Pawlet
2024368
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,188
−22%since 2023
from $37,510 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
−3%since 2023
from 0.607 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $119,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $931 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(5)
Other3%(9)
Diversity Score11.2%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−88%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
−13%since 2023
from 38.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
Female
47.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pawlet, Vermont?

West Pawlet, Vermont has about 368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is West Pawlet, Vermont expensive?

In West Pawlet, Vermont, the median home is worth about $156,000, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in West Pawlet, Vermont?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Pawlet, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pawlet, Vermont?

About 18.2% of people in West Pawlet, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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

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