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West Pawlet

Vermont · 220 residents · 0.522 sq mi
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West Pawlet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,105. Population has fallen 28% since 2021, a loss of 87 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 57% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

220
−28%vs 2021
vs 307 in 2021
2020 – 2024
421 / sq mi
−28%vs 2021
vs 588 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.0
−8%vs 2021
vs 49.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
20525029433838320202024West Pawlet
2024368
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,105
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $28,482 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2021
$33,139
−5%vs 2021
vs $34,995 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
13.7%
−13.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$115,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $116,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$778
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $858 in 2021
US average: $1,124
74.4%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.2% in 2021
25.6% rent
4.3
+4%vs 2021
vs 4.1 in 2021
2020 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(9)
Diversity Score7.1%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(8)
Diversity Score13.8%(30)
14
+94%vs 2021
vs 7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
2.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.6 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 36.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
97.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
19.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.5% in 2021
39.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 35.5% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 4.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pawlet, Vermont?

West Pawlet, Vermont has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pawlet, Vermont earns about $27,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pawlet, Vermont expensive?

In West Pawlet, Vermont, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in West Pawlet, Vermont?

About 14.3% 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 13.7% 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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