Concord, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 143, Concord'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

Concord is a small community located in Vermont, within Essex County. The total population is 143. It ranks as the 153rd most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Concord is 55.5 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Concord is $47,115. This is 42% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 150% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Concord, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $128,400. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Concord is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Concord has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 1.8%).

Education

12.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% 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 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Concord, 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.