Lyndon Center, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lyndon Center, Vermont had a total population of 291, the 111th 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
Lyndon Center Quick Facts
How Lyndon Center 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 | 337 | 291 | -13.6% |
How Lyndon Center 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
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+)
Lyndon Center Rankings in Vermont
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Other Cities 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 |
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Lyndon Center
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | 293 | $60,263 | $121,500 | 10.9% | 7.5% |
| Rochester | 288 | $40,089 | $255,000 | 35.9% | 16.0% |
| North Clarendon | 297 | $44,750 | $163,000 | 7.8% | 10.1% |
| Readsboro | 299 | $32,424 | N/A | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Glover | 282 | $63,214 | $112,500 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 291, Lyndon Center'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
Lyndon Center is a small community located in Vermont, within Caledonia County. The total population is 291. It ranks as the 111th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lyndon Center is 26.8 years. This is 38% lower than the state median of 43.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lyndon Center. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Lyndon Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Lyndon Center was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
50.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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, 15.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lyndon Center, 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 Lyndon Center, Vermont?
Lyndon Center, Vermont has a population of 291 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lyndon Center, VT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Lyndon Center — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lyndon Center, VT?
The ACS sample for Lyndon Center 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 Lyndon Center, Vermont?
Lyndon Center's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lyndon Center, VT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Lyndon Center — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Lyndon Center, Vermont?
50.6% of adults (25+) in Lyndon Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.