Population 1,180 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Marshfield
Household size in Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Marshfield average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Vermont as a whole, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.77, 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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Marshfield are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The population here is younger than in Vermont as a whole, where the median age is 44.2.
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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Marshfield than nationally: 12.9%, against 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 Marshfield
Renters in Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Marshfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 44.8% have no mortgage at all, 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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Marshfield, 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. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Marshfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. 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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $604 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $957 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,310 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$706 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in Marshfield runs $1,310 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Vermont. The typical renter here spends 42.2% 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 Marshfield
Bachelor's degrees in Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Marshfield than nationally: 39.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in Vermont overall (44.6%).
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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Marshfield is close to the national rate: 90.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Vermont overall (94.8%).
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 Marshfield
| Period | Marshfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Marshfield than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. 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).
Marshfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | 2.59 | 40.1 | 12.9% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1972 | $1,310 | 39.7% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| Lower Cabot | 2.77 | 40.3 | 6.6% | 16.3% | 20.4% | 1977 | $1,244 | 44.7% | 98.0% | 1.8% |
| East Calais | 2.54 | 44.2 | 15.1% | 8.9% | 26.1% | 1977 | $1,317 | 51.6% | 94.7% | 1.1% |
| Cabot | 2.74 | 40.0 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 18.9% | 1976 | $1,257 | 43.6% | 96.4% | 2.1% |
| Plainfield | 2.33 | 45.0 | 10.2% | 18.0% | 6.9% | 1961 | $1,205 | 45.5% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| East Cabot | 2.77 | 40.3 | 6.5% | 16.3% | 20.5% | 1977 | $1,243 | 44.7% | 98.0% | 1.7% |
| Adamant | 2.43 | 44.0 | 18.6% | 6.6% | 18.6% | 1976 | $1,404 | 58.6% | 96.4% | 0.9% |
| Woodbury | 2.26 | 51.2 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 43.7% | 1973 | $1,305 | 46.8% | 94.6% | 0.6% |
| East Montpelier | 2.39 | 42.5 | 9.6% | 22.9% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,190 | 51.7% | 98.9% | 1.8% |
| Calais | 2.28 | 44.5 | 14.2% | 8.9% | 19.6% | 1974 | $1,310 | 55.8% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Peacham | 2.22 | 48.6 | 4.0% | 23.0% | 23.4% | 1975 | $1,067 | 47.5% | 94.7% | 2.4% |
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 Marshfield. 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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