Population 344 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Dorset
Household size in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.79 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
East Dorset is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.79, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.3 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
East Dorset skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.0% of households in East Dorset, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Dorset
Renters in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −14.9 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.3% of households in East Dorset rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (57.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in East Dorset: 29.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in East Dorset leans a little older: the median home dates to 1976, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Vermont.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $783 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $645 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,292 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Dorset costs $1,292 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. The typical renter here spends 39.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Dorset
Bachelor's degrees in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 75.0% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +36.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in East Dorset: 75.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.8% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in East Dorset: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Dorset
| Period | East Dorset | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in East Dorset is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Vermont overall (3.5%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Dorset compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dorset | 2.02 | 51.3 | 3.0% | 15.3% | 29.0% | 1976 | $1,292 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 5.9% |
| Freedleyville | 1.98 | 51.8 | 3.0% | 15.9% | 27.7% | 1976 | $1,290 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 6.0% |
| Dorset | 2.65 | 42.9 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 42.4% | 1973 | $1,642 | 68.9% | 99.0% | 3.4% |
| Manchester Center | 2.41 | 53.9 | 8.8% | 23.4% | 28.6% | 1979 | $1,061 | 43.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| North Dorset | 2.36 | 47.8 | 1.5% | 14.4% | 63.7% | 1978 | $1,363 | 65.0% | 94.4% | 0.6% |
| Peru | 2.46 | 47.4 | 1.0% | 15.4% | 70.9% | 1980 | $1,282 | 66.1% | 94.8% | 0.9% |
| Manchester | 2.27 | 57.8 | 8.6% | 36.8% | 47.8% | 1979 | $873 | 58.4% | 95.3% | 0.1% |
| Bondville | 2.66 | 48.9 | 0.6% | 19.1% | 82.6% | 1982 | $1,094 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| Danby | 2.26 | 53.3 | 6.2% | 9.8% | 24.3% | 1974 | $1,062 | 34.9% | 92.3% | 2.3% |
| West Rupert | 2.35 | 57.6 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 28.8% | 1955 | $1,341 | 31.2% | 96.3% | 1.4% |
| South Londonderry | 2.35 | 47.3 | 3.8% | 19.3% | 54.6% | 1981 | $1,045 | 28.5% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Dorset. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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