North Troy, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 506, North Troy'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

North Troy is a small community located in Vermont, within Orleans County. The total population is 506. It ranks as the 74th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Troy is 34.1 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, North Troy has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Troy is $50,417. This is 38% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 114% 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 4.7%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $121,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, North Troy is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Troy has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (4.0% vs 2.6%).

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Troy, 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.