Caledonia County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Caledonia County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Caledonia County, Vermont has a population of 30,475, the 9th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $69,970 and the median home value is $227,900. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Caledonia County Quick Facts

Population 30,475

Median Household Income $69,970

Median Home Value $227,900

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 46.0 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.2%

High School Graduation 93.7%

Cities/Places 13

Population 30,475 9th of 14

Median Income $69,970 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 2.2%

How Caledonia County 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	30,425	30,475	+0.2%
Median household income	$66,075	$69,970	+5.9%
Median home value	$215,900	$227,900	+5.6%

Median Household Income

Caledonia

$69,970

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Caledonia

$227,900

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 29.3%

$100K+ 34.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

5.6%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

2.7%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

62.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $920/mo 15.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

24.5%

55-74

29.5%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Caledonia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. Johnsbury	5,859	$53,711	19.7%	$174,500
Lyndonville	1,408	$54,722	16.0%	$187,900
Hardwick	1,046	$37,214	13.1%	$180,600
Groton	430	$72,917	14.6%	$165,600
Danville	401	N/A	5.5%	$286,900
Lyndon Center	291	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Peacham	237	N/A	16.5%	N/A
Sheffield	190	$65,795	8.9%	$122,700
West Burke	161	$27,321	20.5%	$275,000
Lyndon	160	$59,750	0.0%	$163,300
Sutton	160	$83,092	1.3%	$302,300
East Burke	151	$67,500	2.0%	$319,600
Barnet	61	$57,917	47.5%	$204,200

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Population Overview

Caledonia County is located in Vermont with a total population of 30,475. It is the 9th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Caledonia County is 46.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Caledonia County is $69,970. This is 14% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $227,900. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Caledonia County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower 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 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Caledonia County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Vermont and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Caledonia County, Vermont?

Caledonia County has a population of 30,475, making it the 9th most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Caledonia County?

The median household income in Caledonia County is $69,970 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Caledonia County, Vermont?

Caledonia County contains 13 Census-designated places.