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Caledonia County

Vermont · 30,233 residents · 649.213 sq mi
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Caledonia County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,233
+2%since 2000
from 29,702 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+18%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K29K30K31K32K1990201020202024Caledonia County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,481
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,902
+82%since 2000
from $16,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(28,812)
Black0.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(201)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(990)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(27,465)
Black0.7%(214)
Hispanic / Latino2%(605)
Asian1.2%(363)
Other3.2%(963)
Diversity Score17.2%(5,213)
Segregation Score12%(3,614)
Diversity Score
17
+417%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia County, Vermont?

Caledonia County, Vermont has about 30,233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia County, Vermont?

The typical household in Caledonia County, Vermont earns about $52,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia County, Vermont expensive?

In Caledonia County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia County, Vermont?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia County, Vermont?

About 12.1% of people in Caledonia County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caledonia County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Caledonia County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,387 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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