Wardsboro, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 48, Wardsboro'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

Wardsboro is a small community located in Vermont, within Windham County. The total population is 48. It ranks as the 174th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wardsboro is 66.8 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. 10.4% 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 Wardsboro is $83,889. This is 3% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 79% 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 33.3%. This is 836% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $287,500. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Wardsboro 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

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% lower 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, 31.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wardsboro, 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.