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Wolcott

Vermont · 212 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Wolcott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $156,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 51% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

212
+1%since 2023
from 209 in 2023
2020 – 2024
238 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 235 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.3
−12%since 2023
from 42.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
16717919220421620202024Wolcott
2024212
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,904 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$25,110
−3%since 2023
from $25,862 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.309
−4%since 2023
from 0.323 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food10.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$156,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $155,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,093
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,091 in 2023
US average: $1,442
50.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
49.6% rent
24.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
36.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
61.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.0
+2%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(10)
5
−1%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
17.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.0 min
+14%since 2023
from 19.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
96.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
30.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

60.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
39.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
34.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
12.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
57.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Wolcott, Vermont?

Wolcott, Vermont has about 212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wolcott, Vermont?

The typical household in Wolcott, Vermont earns about $39,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolcott, Vermont expensive?

In Wolcott, Vermont, the median home is worth about $156,900, and the typical rent is about $1,093 a month.

How educated are people in Wolcott, Vermont?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wolcott, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolcott, Vermont?

About 4.7% of people in Wolcott, 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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