Saxtons River, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 553, Saxtons River'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

Saxtons River is a small community located in Vermont, within Windham County. The total population is 553. It ranks as the 70th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saxtons River is 46.7 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. 10.5% 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 Saxtons River is $106,250. This is 31% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.5%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Saxtons River, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $183,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Saxtons River is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saxtons River has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.6% vs 1.8%).

Education

62.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% higher 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 98.0%. Notably, 51.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Saxtons River, 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.