Marshfield, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 470, Marshfield'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

Marshfield is a small community located in Vermont, within Washington County. The total population is 470. It ranks as the 79th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Marshfield is 42.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Marshfield is $84,375. This is 4% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.9%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $178,300. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Marshfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Marshfield has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.7% vs 2.6%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 69.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Marshfield, 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.