Poultney, VT

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2023 Population

1,105

11.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

6.06% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.1%

23.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$61,597

9.24% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$175,000

3.43% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

430

7.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Poultney, VT had a population of 1.11k people with a median age of 28 and a median household income of $61,597. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Poultney, VT declined from 1,250 to 1,105, a −11.6% decrease and its median household income declined from $67,868 to $61,597, a −9.24% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poultney, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in Poultney, 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.

100% of the residents in Poultney, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Green Mountain College (195 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2023, the median property value in Poultney, VT was $175,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.7%.

Most people in Poultney, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Poultney, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Poultney, VT is home to a population of 1.11k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.89% of Poultney, VT residents were born outside of the country (43 people).

In 2023, there were 19.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (971 people) in Poultney, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Poultney, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Poultney, VT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Poultney, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poultney, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
971 ± 246
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
50 ± 40.5
Two+ (Hispanic)
39 ± 49

5.88%

Hispanic Population

65 people

5.88% of the people in Poultney, VT are hispanic (65 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Poultney, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Poultney, VT.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,981 ± 1,725 people
China
1,582 ± 975 people
Germany
991 ± 772 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Poultney, VT was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Poultney, VT residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

Foreign-Born Population

3.89%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

43 people

5.28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

66 people

As of 2023, 3.89% of Poultney, VT residents (43 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Poultney, VT was 5.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Poultney, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
19 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 20

Poultney, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Poultney, VT employs 430 people. The largest industries in Poultney, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (75 people), Educational Services (63 people), and Retail Trade (59 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($71,058), Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,789), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($44,583).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,434. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

430

2023 Value

± 111

−7.73%

1 Year decline

± 38.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Poultney, VT declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 466 employees to 430 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poultney, VT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (57 people), Production Occupations (37 people), and Management Occupations (32 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poultney, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

430

2023 Value

± 111

−7.73%

1 Year decline

± 38.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Poultney, VT declined at a rate of −7.73%, from 466 employees to 430 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poultney, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (75 people), Educational Services (63 people), and Retail Trade (59 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poultney, VT, though some of these residents may live in Poultney, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

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Median earning men ± N/A

N/A

Median earning women ± N/A

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,827), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,750), and Manufacturing ($40,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,250), Manufacturing ($45,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,167).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

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.

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.

Poultney, 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Poultney, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (63.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
Republican Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

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 Vermont

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Poultney, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Poultney, 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 Poultney, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2018, universities in Poultney, VT awarded 195 degrees. The student population of Poultney, VT in 2018 is skewed towards women, with 270 male students and 431 female students.

The largest universities in Poultney, VT by number of degrees awarded are Green Mountain College (195 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2018 in Poultney, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2018 was 701 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2018 there were 701 students enrolled in Poultney, VT, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 504 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

Completions

Universities

Gender

Race

Green Mountain College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

195 degrees awarded

In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Green Mountain College with 195 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Poultney, VT was $175,000 in 2023, which is 0.577 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $169,200 to $175,000, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Poultney, VT is 56.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Poultney, VT have an average commute time of 27.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poultney, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$175,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$37,095

$234

Median Property Taxes

±$78

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

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9638

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,597

Median Household Income

± $18,730

413

Number of Households

± 96

In 2023, the median household income of the 413 households in Poultney, VT declined from $61,597 from the previous year's value of $67,868.

The following chart displays the households in Poultney, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poultney, VT is from Poultney, VT.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Poultney, VT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Walked (15%)
Worked At Home (6.09%)

In 2023, 74.6% of workers in Poultney, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15%) and those who worked at home (6.09%).

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.

Commute Time

27.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poultney, VT have a longer commute time (27.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.49% of the workforce in Poultney, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Poultney, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poultney, VT (112 out of 855 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 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Poultney, VT has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 0.452% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see 1256 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (1293 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1317 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,256 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rutland County, VT

Primary care physicians in Rutland County, VT see an average of 1,256 patients per year. This represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (1,293 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 33.3% between 18 and 34 years, 22.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.98%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

0.452%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poultney, VT declined by 0.452% from 4% to 3.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Poultney, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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