Bellows Falls village, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bellows Falls village, Vermont Demographics
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As of 2026, Bellows Falls village, Vermont has a total population of 2,851, the 20th largest city in Vermont, with a median household income of $54,836, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Bellows Falls village Quick Facts

Population 2,851

Median Household Income $54,836

Median Home Value $176,000

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 51.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

High School Graduation Rate 97.6%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 2,851 20th of 178

Median Income $54,836 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 19.1% 53% higher national

Median Home Value $176,000 bottom 30%

How Bellows Falls village Compares

Median Household Income

Bellows Falls village

$54,836

$78,024

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Bellows Falls village

$176,000

$290,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.6%

$25K-$50K 14.8%

$50K-$100K 46.6%

$100K+ 16.9%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

72.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 51.3%

Renter 48.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

18.6%

55-74

31.3%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 18 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bellows Falls village Rankings in Vermont

#20 Population of 178

#116 Median Income of 178

#112 Education of 178

#127 Home Value of 178

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Cities Similar to Bellows Falls village

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
White River Junction CDP	2,878	$73,546	$250,700	31.7%	16.0%
Swanton village	2,732	$71,307	$210,000	12.8%	17.6%
Morrisville village	2,527	$66,792	$258,800	32.6%	15.2%
Fair Haven CDP	2,435	$65,898	$163,000	20.2%	16.0%
West Brattleboro CDP	2,614	$39,555	$249,200	37.0%	18.5%

Population Overview

Bellows Falls village is a small community located in Vermont. The total population is 2,851. It ranks as the 20th most populous out of 178 cities and towns in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bellows Falls village is 41.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bellows Falls village is $54,836. This is 30% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $176,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 51.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bellows Falls village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.1% vs 1.6%).

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bellows Falls village, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 178 Census-designated places in Vermont. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bellows Falls village, Vermont?

Bellows Falls village, Vermont has a population of 2,851 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bellows Falls village, VT?

The median household income in Bellows Falls village is $54,836, which is 30% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Bellows Falls village, VT?

The poverty rate in Bellows Falls village is 19.1%. This means approximately 536 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bellows Falls village, Vermont?

Bellows Falls village's population is 87.9% White, 0.7% Black, 2.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 4.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bellows Falls village, VT?

The median home value in Bellows Falls village is $176,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

How educated is Bellows Falls village, Vermont?

29.3% of adults (25+) in Bellows Falls village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.