Castleton, VT

Census Place

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2021 Population
1,206
5.7% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
20.6
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
39.5%
2.2% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$21,322
14.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$263,000
2.98% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
578
3.99% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Castleton, VT had a population of 1.21k people with a median age of 20.6 and a median household income of $21,322. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Castleton, VT grew from 1,141 to 1,206, a 5.7% increase and its median household income grew from $18,564 to $21,322, a 14.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Castleton, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.41%).

None of the households in Castleton, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Castleton, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Castleton, VT are Castleton University (455 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Castleton, VT was $263,000, and the homeownership rate was 35.5%.

Most people in Castleton, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Castleton, VT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Castleton, VT is home to a population of 1.21k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.56% of Castleton, VT residents were born outside of the country (55 people).

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.06k people) in Castleton, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 27 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Castleton, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Castleton, VT was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Castleton, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.06k ± 302
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    69 ± 41
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    27 ± 27
2.24%
Hispanic Population
27 people

In 2021, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.06k people) in Castleton, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 27 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.24% of the people in Castleton, VT are hispanic (27 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    5,460 ± 1,806 people
  2. China
    1,732 ± 1,020 people
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    1,391 ± 915 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,460 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,732 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,391.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.56%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
55 people
3.68%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
42 people

As of 2021, 4.56% of Castleton, VT residents (55 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Castleton, VT was 3.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 17
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 14
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 17

Castleton, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Castleton, VT employs 578 people. The largest industries in Castleton, VT are Accommodation & Food Services (225 people), Educational Services (126 people), and Retail Trade (82 people), and the highest paying industries are Other Services Except Public Administration ($12,857), Manufacturing ($10,956), and Educational Services ($7,214).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

578
2021 Value
± 239
−3.99%
1 Year decline
± 59.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Castleton, VT declined at a rate of −3.99%, from 602 employees to 578 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Castleton, VT, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (228 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (88 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (51 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Castleton, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

578
2021 Value
± 239
−3.99%
1 Year decline
± 59.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Castleton, VT declined at a rate of −3.99%, from 602 employees to 578 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Castleton, VT, are Accommodation & Food Services (225 people), Educational Services (126 people), and Retail Trade (82 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Castleton, VT, though some of these residents may live in Castleton, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$8,214
Median earning men ± $9,556
$6,556
Median earning women ± $1,161

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($11,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,946), and Retail Trade ($5,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,753), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,513), and Retail Trade ($3,646).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $7.94B
  2. $3.74B
  3. $2.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.94B, followed by Electronics ($3.74B) and Transport equip. ($2.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$34.4B
2020 Value in Vermont
$63B
Projected 2050 Value in Vermont
83.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.4B. This is expected to increase 83.4% to $63B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $3.24B
  2. $2.8B
  3. $2.38B

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.24B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.8B and Connecticut and $2.38B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Castleton, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Peter Welch
Senator from Vermont3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Castleton, VT

Becca Balint
Vermont at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Castleton, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

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In 2021, universities in Castleton, VT awarded 455 degrees. The student population of Castleton, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 911 male students and 1,458 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Castleton, VT are White (394 and 88.7%), followed by Black or African American (15 and 3.38%), Unknown (15 and 3.38%), and Two or More Races (8 and 1.8%).

The largest universities in Castleton, VT by number of degrees awarded are Castleton University (455 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Castleton, VT are Registered Nursing (52 and 11.4%), Social Work (30 and 6.59%), and General Psychology (28 and 6.15%).

The median tuition cost in Castleton, VT for a public four year colleges is $11,832 for in-state students and $28,800 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Castleton, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,369 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,369 students enrolled in Castleton, VT, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,966 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 28 degrees awarded
  2. 52 degrees awarded
  3. 30 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Castleton, VT was General Psychology with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Castleton, VT according to their major.

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Universities

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Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
455 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Castleton University with 455 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Castleton, VT, which is 0.655 times less than the 275 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 394 degrees mean that there were 26.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 15 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,832) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,246) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (152k), Bachelors Degree (118k), and Some college (105k).

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The median property value in Castleton, VT was $263,000 in 2021, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $255,400 to $263,000, a 2.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Castleton, VT is 35.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Castleton, VT have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Castleton, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$263,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$127,876
$60
Median Property Taxes
±$57

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Castleton, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Castleton, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 9636
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$21,322
Median Household Income
± $16,794
169
Number of Households
± 114

In 2021, the median household income of the 169 households in Castleton, VT grew to $21,322 from the previous year's value of $18,564.

The following chart displays the households in Castleton, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Castleton, VT is from Vermont.
0.442
2021 Wage GINI in Vermont
0.44
2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2021, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.566% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (60.6%)
  2. Walked (26.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.93%)

In 2021, 60.6% of workers in Castleton, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (26.1%) and those who worked at home (6.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Castleton, VT have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.784% of the workforce in Castleton, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Castleton, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Castleton, VT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

39.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Castleton, VT (139 out of 352 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Castleton, VT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.9% of the population of Castleton, VT has health coverage, with 65.9% on employee plans, 8.71% on Medicaid, 5.64% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.083% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see 1293 patients per year on average, which represents a 3% decrease from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1284 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 293 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,293 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rutland County, VT

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see an average of 1,293 patients per year. This represents a 3% decrease from the previous year (1,333 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rutland County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 68.5% between 18 and 34 years, 7.39% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.06% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.06%
Uninsured
65.9%
Employer Coverage
8.71%
Medicaid
5.64%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
0.083%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Castleton, VT declined by 6.67% from 6.49% to 6.06%.

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