Saxtons River, VT

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2023 Population
519
18% 1-year decline
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
47
2.4% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.66%
37.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$91,250
NaNy% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$187,100
9% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
265
20.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Saxtons River, VT had a population of 519 people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $91,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Saxtons River, VT declined from 633 to 519, a −18% decrease and its median household income grew from $N/A to $91,250, a NaNy% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saxtons River, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (3.28%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%), White (Hispanic) (2.7%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.771%).

None of the households in Saxtons River, 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.

96.9% of the residents in Saxtons River, VT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Saxtons River, VT was $187,100, and the homeownership rate was 37.2%.

Most people in Saxtons River, VT worked at home, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Saxtons River, VT was 2 cars per household.

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

Population & Diversity

Saxtons River, VT is home to a population of 519 people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.62% of Saxtons River, VT residents were born outside of the country (24 people).

In 2023, there were 27.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (468 people) in Saxtons River, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 16 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
98.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Saxtons River, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Saxtons River, VT was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saxtons River, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    468 ± 223
  2. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
    17 ± 28
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    16 ± 26
2.7%
Hispanic Population
14 people

In 2023, there were 27.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (468 people) in Saxtons River, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) and 16 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.7% of the people in Saxtons River, VT are hispanic (14 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

4.62%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
24 people
2.53%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
16 people

As of 2023, 4.62% of Saxtons River, VT residents (24 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 Saxtons River, VT was 2.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    12 ± 20
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    12 ± 23
  3. Korea
    0 ± 14

Saxtons River, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Saxtons River, VT employs 265 people. In 2023, the largest industries in Saxtons River, VT were Educational Services (155 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26 people), and Retail Trade (22 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($147,608), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,125), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,786).

Employment

Occupations

265
2023 Value
± 145
−20.2%
1 Year decline
± 88.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saxtons River, VT declined at a rate of −20.2%, from 332 employees to 265 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saxtons River, VT, are Management Occupations (112 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (23 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saxtons River, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

265
2023 Value
± 145
−20.2%
1 Year decline
± 88.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saxtons River, VT declined at a rate of −20.2%, from 332 employees to 265 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saxtons River, VT, are Educational Services (155 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26 people), and Retail Trade (22 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saxtons River, VT, though some of these residents may live in Saxtons River, 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

$148,395
Median earning men ± $45,027
$56,063
Median earning women ± $19,982

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($148,580), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,386), Public Administration ($N/A), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($N/A).

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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%.

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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.

Saxtons River, 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 Saxtons River, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

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

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 Saxtons River, VT was $187,100 in 2023, which is 0.617 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $205,600 to $187,100, a 9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Saxtons River, VT is 37.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Saxtons River, VT have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Saxtons River, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$187,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$32,010
$96
Median Property Taxes
±$54

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

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Rent vs Own

37.2%
Homeownership
2023
59.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 37.2% of the housing units in Saxtons River, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Household Income

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$91,250
Median Household Income
± $90,516
258
Number of Households
± 121

In 2023, the median household income of the 258 households in Saxtons River, VT grew to $91,250 from the previous year's value of $N/A.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Saxtons River, 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. Worked At Home (66.4%)
  2. Drove Alone (25.3%)
  3. Carpooled (4.15%)

In 2023, 66.4% of workers in Saxtons River, VT worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (25.3%) and those who carpooled to work (4.15%).

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

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saxtons River, VT have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Saxtons River, 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 Saxtons River, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saxtons River, VT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.66% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saxtons River, VT (44 out of 508 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saxtons River, VT is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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Health

100% of the population of Saxtons River, VT has health coverage, with 47% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 27.2% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.15% increase from the previous year (855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.1% under 18 years, 5.78% between 18 and 34 years, 42.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 37.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

0%
Uninsured
47%
Employer Coverage
10.4%
Medicaid
27.2%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
2.7%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saxtons River, VT stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

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