Bolton Valley, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 252, Bolton Valley's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bolton Valley is a small community located in Vermont, within Chittenden County. The total population is 252. It ranks as the 118th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bolton Valley is 36.3 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 7.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bolton Valley is $111,875. This is 38% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.6%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Bolton Valley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $225,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bolton Valley is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bolton Valley has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%.

Education

81.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bolton Valley in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.6%. Notably, 28.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bolton Valley, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.