Westminster, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 497, Westminster'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

Westminster is a small community located in Vermont, within Windham County. The total population is 497. It ranks as the 76th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Westminster is 43.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 43.1 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Westminster has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Westminster is $81,000. This is about the same as the state median of $81,203. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 78% 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 0.4%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $313,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Westminster has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (5.2% vs 2.6%).

Education

45.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 98.8%. Notably, 26.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Westminster, 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.