Glover, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, Glover'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

Glover is a small community located in Vermont, within Orleans County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 113th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glover is 38.6 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. 16.0% 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 Glover is $63,214. This is 22% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.3%. This is 132% 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 unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 60% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Glover is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glover is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (3.2% vs 1.1%).

Education

22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glover, 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.