Essex County, Vermont

Total Population: 5,972

County Seat: Guildhall

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Median Home Value

$167,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,985

Across all households

Median Age

51.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.5%
Two or More Races3.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.6%

Under 18 Years

17.2%

65 Years and Over

26.7%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,985

Mean Household Income

$76,292

Per Capita Income

$34,221

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$167,500

Median Rent

$915/mo

Total Housing Units

4,914

Owner-Occupied

83.2%

Renter-Occupied

16.8%

Vacancy Rate

44.5%

Married Couple Households

45.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.2%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

83.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 50009.