Caledonia County, VT

County

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2023 Population
30,425
0.023% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
45.6
0.441% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
12.6%
6.32% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$66,075
4.94% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$215,900
9.21% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
15,547
1.51% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Caledonia County, VT had a population of 30.4k people with a median age of 45.6 and a median household income of $66,075. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Caledonia County, VT grew from 30,418 to 30,425, a 0.023% increase and its median household income grew from $62,964 to $66,075, a 4.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Caledonia County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.805%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.74%), and White (Hispanic) (0.72%).

None of the households in Caledonia County, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Caledonia County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Caledonia County, VT are Lyndon State College (255 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2023, the median property value in Caledonia County, VT was $215,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.2%.

Most people in Caledonia County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Caledonia County, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Caledonia County, VT is home to a population of 30.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.44% of Caledonia County, VT residents were born outside of the country (742 people).

In 2023, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Caledonia County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 799 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 245 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%
2023 Citizenship
98.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Caledonia County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Caledonia County, VT was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caledonia County, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    28.2k ± 167
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    799 ± 89
  3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    245 ± 92
2.11%
Hispanic Population
643 people

In 2023, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Caledonia County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 799 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 245 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.11% of the people in Caledonia County, VT are hispanic (643 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    5,120 ± 1,750 people
  2. China
    1,549 ± 965 people
  3. India
    1,343 ± 899 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,120 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,549 and India with 1,343.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.44%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
742 people
2.62%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
797 people

As of 2023, 2.44% of Caledonia County, VT residents (742 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Caledonia County, VT was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    732 ± 148
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    342 ± 136
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    118 ± 47

Caledonia County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Caledonia County, VT employs 15.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Caledonia County, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,399 people), Educational Services (2,144 people), and Retail Trade (2,114 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($118,438), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,253), and Transportation & Warehousing ($75,083).

Employment

Occupations

15.5k
2023 Value
± 733
−1.51%
1 Year decline
± 6.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Caledonia County, VT declined at a rate of −1.51%, from 15.8k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caledonia County, VT, are Management Occupations (1,682 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,594 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,403 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caledonia County, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.5k
2023 Value
± 733
−1.51%
1 Year decline
± 6.76%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Caledonia County, VT declined at a rate of −1.51%, from 15.8k employees to 15.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caledonia County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,399 people), Educational Services (2,144 people), and Retail Trade (2,114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caledonia County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Caledonia County, 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

$43,959
Median earning men ± $2,321
$39,772
Median earning women ± $2,066

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,292), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,071), and Information ($57,955).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($60,357), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,826), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,145).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.76%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 93
    Construction
  2. 61
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 54
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $111k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $66k
    Manufacturing
  3. $56.4k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

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.

Caledonia County, 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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (1.76%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Caledonia County, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Caledonia County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Caledonia County, VT awarded 255 degrees. The student population of Caledonia County, VT in 2017 is skewed towards men, with 618 male students and 529 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Caledonia County, VT are White (215 and 84.3%), followed by Unknown (21 and 8.24%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 3.53%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.57%).

The largest universities in Caledonia County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Lyndon State College (255 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Caledonia County, VT are General Business Administration & Management (25 and 9.8%), Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology (21 and 8.24%), and Other Music (19 and 7.45%).

The median tuition cost in Caledonia County, VT for a public four year colleges is $10,632 for in-state students and $22,800 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2017 in Caledonia County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2017 was 1,147 (53.9% men and 46.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2017 there were 1,147 students enrolled in Caledonia County, VT, 53.9% men and 46.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 951 records, of which 46.9% were women and 53.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
    20 degrees awarded
  2. Other Music
    19 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    17 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Caledonia County, VT was Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology with 20 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Lyndon State College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
255 degrees awarded

In 2017, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lyndon State College with 255 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2017, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caledonia County, VT, which is 1.11 times more than the 121 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2017, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 215 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 21 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,632) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2017.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,098) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2017.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.387% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.311% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (149k), Bachelors Degree (122k), and Some college (103k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Caledonia County, VT was $215,900 in 2023, which is 0.712 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $197,700 to $215,900, a 9.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Caledonia County, VT is 78.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Caledonia County, VT have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caledonia County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Caledonia County, VT is $66,075. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Caledonia County, VT was Census Tract 9577, Caledonia County, VT with a value of $83,052, followed by Census Tract 9576, Caledonia County, VT and Census Tract 9579, Caledonia County, VT, with respective values of $81,813 and $79,034.

In 2024, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.68%.

Housing

Property

$215,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,302
$10,066
Median Property Taxes
±$512

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 Caledonia County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78.2%
Homeownership
2023
59.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.2% of the housing units in Caledonia County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9577, Caledonia County, VT
  2. Census Tract 9576, Caledonia County, VT
  3. Census Tract 9579, Caledonia County, VT

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Caledonia County, VT was Census Tract 9577, Caledonia County, VT with a value of $83,052, followed by Census Tract 9576, Caledonia County, VT and Census Tract 9579, Caledonia County, VT, with respective values of $81,813 and $79,034.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Caledonia County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$66,075
Median Household Income
± $2,723
12.9k
Number of Households
± 669

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.9k households in Caledonia County, VT grew to $66,075 from the previous year's value of $62,964.

The following chart displays the households in Caledonia County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Caledonia County, VT is from Vermont.
0.433
2023 Wage GINI in Vermont
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2023, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.942% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.4%)
  3. Carpooled (8.87%)

In 2023, 71.5% of workers in Caledonia County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.87%).

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

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Caledonia County, VT have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Caledonia County, 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 Caledonia County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Caledonia County, VT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.68%.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caledonia County, VT (3.73k out of 29.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Caledonia County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 6.8%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 113 in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 12.5 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.9% of the population of Caledonia County, VT has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 25.9% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Caledonia County, VT see 1,267 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.65% increase from the previous year (1,188 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1274 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 233 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,267 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caledonia County, VT

Primary care physicians in Caledonia County, VT see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 6.65% increase from the previous year (1,188 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.12%
Uninsured
39.7%
Employer Coverage
25.9%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
12.1%
Non-Group
2.14%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caledonia County, VT declined by 9.42% from 4.55% to 4.12%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.3 in Caledonia County, VT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.8% in Caledonia County, VT.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.07% in Caledonia County, VT.

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