Readsboro, VT

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    299
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.8
    1.43% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    6.35%
    13.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $32,424
    25.4% 1-year decline
    2023 Median Property Value
    $160,400
    2024 Employed Population
    229
    6.02% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Readsboro, 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% of the residents in Readsboro, VT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Readsboro, VT was $160,400, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%.

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

    United StatesVermontBennington County, VTBennington, VTSouthern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT

    Population & Diversity

    Readsboro, VT is home to a population of 299 people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 1% of Readsboro, VT residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

    In 2024, there were 98.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (296 people) in Readsboro, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Readsboro, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Readsboro, VT was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Readsboro, VT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      296 ± 130
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3 ± 4
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      0 ± 10

    In 2024, there were 98.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (296 people) in Readsboro, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Readsboro, VT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Vermont.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3 people
    1.34%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 1% of Readsboro, VT residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Readsboro, VT was 1.34%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      7 ± 16
    2. Vietnam
      5 ± 15
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3 ± 11

    Readsboro, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Readsboro, VT.

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    Health

    100% of the population of Readsboro, VT has health coverage, with 58.9% on employee plans, 8.7% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 22.1% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.8% were men and 61.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 1.34% under 18 years, 43.5% between 18 and 34 years, 25.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.8% were men and 61.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    58.9%
    Employer Coverage
    8.7%
    Medicaid
    10.4%
    Medicare
    22.1%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Readsboro, VT declined by 100% from 0.669% to 0%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Readsboro, VT employs 229 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Readsboro, VT were Accommodation & Food Services (61 people), Retail Trade (51 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($46,071).

    Employment

    Occupations

    229
    2024 Value
    ± 118
    6.02%
    1 Year growth
    ± 72.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Readsboro, VT grew at a rate of 6.02%, from 216 employees to 229 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Readsboro, VT, are Sales & Related Occupations (104 people), Health Technologists & Technicians (29 people), and Material Moving Occupations (29 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Readsboro, VT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

    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

    229
    2024 Value
    ± 118
    6.02%
    1 Year growth
    ± 72.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Readsboro, VT grew at a rate of 6.02%, from 216 employees to 229 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Readsboro, VT, are Accommodation & Food Services (61 people), Retail Trade (51 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (39 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Readsboro, VT, though some of these residents may live in Readsboro, 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

    $32,371
    Median earning men ± $26,890
    $20,284
    Median earning women ± $2,868

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($27,321) and Retail Trade ($22,083).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,375), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,667), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($11,205).

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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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    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.

    Readsboro, 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

    Voting results are not available for Readsboro, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.
    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.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    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 Readsboro, VT

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

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

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    Housing & Living

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

    Housing

    Property

    $160,400
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$59,648
    $67
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$38

    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 Readsboro, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    45.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    48.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 45.3% of the housing units in Readsboro, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $32,424
    Median Household Income
    ± $27,974
    148
    Number of Households
    ± 54

    In 2024, the median household income of the 148 households in Readsboro, VT declined from $32,424 from the previous year's value of $43,472.

    The following chart displays the households in Readsboro, 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 $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Readsboro, VT is from Vermont.
    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (98.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (1.31%)
    3. Other (0.437%)

    In 2024, 98.3% of workers in Readsboro, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (1.31%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (0.437%).

    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 Readsboro, VT have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Readsboro, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    6.35% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Readsboro, VT (19 out of 299 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Readsboro, 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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