Caledonia County, VT

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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+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.74%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.726%), 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.

Caledonia County, VT borders Grafton County, NH, Essex County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, Orange County, VT, Orleans County, VT, and Washington County, VT.

United States Vermont

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 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.2k people) in Caledonia County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.04k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 225 Black or African American (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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caledonia County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
28.2k ± 167
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.04k ± 128
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
225 ± 36

2.11%

Hispanic Population

643 people

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

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

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 Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

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 lower than 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.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
732 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
342 ± 136
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.

Economy

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

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 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

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.

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.

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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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

93
Construction
61
Other Services (except Public Administration)
54
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$111k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$66k
Manufacturing
$56.4k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Caledonia County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Other (3.66%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.1%)
Republican Party
Other (3.66%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Caledonia County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.1%), followed by Other (3.66%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Caledonia County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 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.

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).

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

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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology
20 degrees awarded
Other Music
19 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% 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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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Bachelors Degree (106k), and Some college (93.2k).

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 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 approximately the same as 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 with a value of $83,052, followed by Census Tract 9576 and Census Tract 9579, with respective values of $81,813 and $79,034.

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.78%.

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.

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

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caledonia County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9577
Census Tract 9576
Census Tract 9579

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

Household Income

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

$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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Caledonia County, VT is from Vermont.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2022, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.5%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
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.

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.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.78%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.4% of the children was living in poverty in Caledonia County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

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 1188 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% decrease from the previous year (1200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 243 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,188 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Caledonia County, VT

Primary care physicians in Caledonia County, VT see an average of 1,188 patients per year. This represents a 1% decrease from the previous year (1,200 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Caledonia County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Caledonia County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Caledonia County, VT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 30.7% in Caledonia County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Caledonia County, VT.