Bolton, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bolton, Vermont had a total population of 17, the 178th largest community in Vermont. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 76.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Vermont.
- Unemployment rate of 15.4% is notably above the national average.
Bolton Quick Facts
How Bolton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19 | 17 | -10.5% |
How Bolton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bolton Rankings in Vermont
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Other Cities in Chittenden County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 44,675 | $71,109 | 20.4% | $444,800 |
| South Burlington | 20,756 | $106,667 | 7.2% | $443,400 |
| Essex Junction | 10,803 | $89,257 | 9.5% | $407,500 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | 13.8% | $381,500 |
| Shelburne | 6,499 | $109,583 | 10.0% | $553,200 |
| Milton | 3,555 | $77,550 | 10.1% | $337,600 |
| Jericho | 1,346 | $89,740 | 1.5% | $480,400 |
| Richmond | 753 | $71,250 | 4.5% | $405,600 |
| Hinesburg | 733 | $54,661 | 22.8% | $379,400 |
| Huntington | 516 | $76,667 | 8.5% | $276,800 |
Cities Similar to Bolton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill Center | 40 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Hanksville | 41 | $118,438 | $368,800 | 63.9% | 0.0% |
| West Dummerston | 46 | N/A | $188,200 | 73.9% | 0.0% |
| Wardsboro | 48 | $83,889 | $287,500 | 39.6% | 2.1% |
| Weston | 52 | $121,250 | $656,300 | 90.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 17, Bolton'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 is a small community located in Vermont, within Chittenden County. The total population is 17. It ranks as the 178th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bolton is 33.5 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 43.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bolton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 15.4%. This is 332% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bolton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 29.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (29.4% vs 2.6%).
Education
76.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bolton in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 38.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bolton, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bolton, Vermont?
Bolton, Vermont has a population of 17 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bolton, VT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bolton — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bolton, VT?
The ACS sample for Bolton recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Bolton, Vermont?
Bolton's population is 70.6% White, 0.0% Black, 29.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bolton, VT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bolton — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bolton, Vermont?
76.9% of adults (25+) in Bolton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 38.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.