Starksboro, Addison County, Vermont Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Starksboro, Vermont, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Starksboro, Vermont. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Starksboro, Vermont. The estimated population of Starksboro, Vermont is 1,978 people, with a median age of 37.3.

We can look at the total population in Starksboro over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,978
+2.97%
+8.09%
2020
1,921
-2.64% -
2019
1,973
-0.3% -
2018
1,979
+8.14%
-
2017
1,830
- -

Population of Starksboro, Vermont by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.3%
93.9%
+2.56%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.5%
-60.00%
Native
0%
0.5%
-100.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
1.3%
+107.69%
Asian
0.7%
1.5%
-53.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
1.3%
-92.31%
Other
0%
1%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Starksboro, Vermont by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.3 +0.81% 34.6 +2.98% 39.8 -2.45%
2020 37 -2.37% 33.6 -10.4% 40.8 +3.03%
2019 37.9 -6.19% 37.5 -0.53% 39.6 -5.49%
2018 40.4 -1.22% 37.7 +0.27% 41.9 -0.24%
2017 40.9 - 37.6 - 42 -

The median age of Starksboro, Vermont gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 174 -10.09% 85 -31.3% 153 56
10 to 19 121 +14.35% 80 +81.52% 128 167
20 to 29 126 +42.42% 92 +32.85% 187 119
30 to 39 89 +59.58% 124 13.46% 145 124
40 to 49 151 -15.27% 159 -24.84% 123 117
50 to 59 144 -17.42% 129 +3.65% 120 130
60 to 69 164 -19.42% 147 -6.66% 133 130
70+ 20 +161.9% 25 +169.29% 65 81

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Starksboro, Vermont is $77,188.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Starksboro.

  • Under 25
    $48,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,316.00
  • 45 to 64
    $90,179.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Starksboro, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Starksboro, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Starksboro, Vermont is currently $86,149.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.14% of households in Starksboro are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Starksboro against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Starksboro is $31,930.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Starksboro by the total population of Starksboro.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Starksboro, Vermont, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Starksboro to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Starksboro that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Starksboro over the age of 16 is 1,619.

Of those people, a total of 74.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Starksboro is 70.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 145 52.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 129 92.20% 17.40%
25 to 29 years 177 98.30% 5.70%
30 to 34 years 105 91.40% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 277 85.20% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 236 86.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 141 80.90% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 125 78.40% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 229 35.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 55 14.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Starksboro. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,569 74.00% 4.20%
Black or African American 3 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 8 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 33 84.80% 28.60%
Hispanic or Latino 52 90.40% 17.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,555 73.80% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Starksboro as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Starksboro is 1,145, with median earnings of $37,024.00.

Women in Starksboro, Vermont earning approximately 80.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,145 $37,024.00
Male 641 $42,266.00
Female 504 $33,984.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 123 $46,719.00
Business and Financial 97 $49,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $54,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 53 $74,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $67,500.00
Community and Social Service 28 $43,333.00
Legal 15 $23,906.00
Educational and Library 51 $66,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $52,188.00
Healthcare Support 49 $4,653.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $15,486.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $34,375.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $13,750.00
Sales 133 $15,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $27,448.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 19 $32,778.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $53,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $68,125.00
Production 82 $28,571.00
Transportation and Material Moving 4 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 69 $42,109.00 54 $49,722.00
Business and Financial 45 $55,417.00 52 $42,212.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $54,844.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $73,750.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 11 $65,417.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 25 $36,875.00
Legal 4 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $87,917.00 40 $57,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 37 $51,563.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 49 $4,653.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $38,750.00 50 $14,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $35,167.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 72 $20,000.00 61 $15,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $26,406.00 40 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $32,778.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $53,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $68,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 42 $28,214.00 40 $33,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3 $0.00 1 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 701 households in Starksboro, with an average household size of 2.81 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 457 families in Starksboro with an average family size of 3.44 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 414 11 32 244
Average Household Size 3.55 3.91 3.16 1.48
Total Families 414 11 32 0
Average Household Size 3.5 3.45 2.56 0

Poverty

Of the 457 families in Starksboro, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Starksboro:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 841 housing units in Starksboro, Vermont.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 701 83.35%
Vacant 140 16.65%

6.78% of the total 841 housing units in Starksboro are rental units. This is approximately 57 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 642 are occupied by the owner - or 76.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Starksboro is $1,165.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Starksboro that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    14
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    26
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Starksboro is $228,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Starksboro that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    100
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    57
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    69
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    220
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    131
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Starksboro. The chart below shows the number of properties in Starksboro that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    122
  • 1940 to 1949
    2
  • 1950 to 1959
    25
  • 1960 to 1969
    72
  • 1970 to 1979
    138
  • 1980 to 1989
    162
  • 1990 to 1999
    129
  • 2000 to 2009
    136
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Starksboro that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    14
  • 1 vehicle available
    135
  • 2 vehicles available
    314
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Starksboro get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Starksboro that commute to work in a particular way.

32.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Starksboro.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    37
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    14
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    53
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    107
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    77
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    70
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    280
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    93
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    159
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    28
  • 90 or more minutes
    18

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Starksboro, Vermont in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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