Population 859 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Saxtons River
Household size in Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Saxtons River is a place of small households, averaging 2.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.47 in 2006–10, 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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.4 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Saxtons River skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.4, 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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Saxtons River: 4.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 Saxtons River
Renters in Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Saxtons River own their homes; 26.0% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. The picture is much the same across Vermont. About half of owners (49.3%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in Saxtons River, 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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | −9 | +6 | +6 |
Saxtons River is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $734 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,080 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$404 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Saxtons River pays $1,080 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Saxtons River
Bachelor's degrees in Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Saxtons River: 47.4% 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. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.7% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.9% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Saxtons River: 97.0% 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 Saxtons River
| Period | Saxtons River | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Saxtons River has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Saxtons River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxtons River | 2.08 | 53.4 | 4.1% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1952 | $1,080 | 47.4% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Cambridgeport | 2.27 | 49.8 | 4.9% | 24.4% | 24.1% | 1963 | $1,280 | 43.5% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| North Westminster | 2.38 | 51.4 | 8.3% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 1971 | $941 | 48.5% | 90.7% | 4.7% |
| Bellows Falls | 2.15 | 49.6 | 10.7% | 40.5% | 17.6% | 1945 | $1,118 | 32.1% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
| North Walpole | 2.27 | 40.7 | 18.2% | 24.7% | 13.4% | 1957 | $1,074 | 30.3% | 99.8% | 1.9% |
| Westminster | 2.36 | 49.1 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 1976 | $932 | 47.1% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Grafton | 2.32 | 51.8 | 4.0% | 14.3% | 36.6% | 1979 | $1,286 | 46.0% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| South Charlestown | 3.16 | 46.7 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 27.9% | 1985 | $1,168 | 16.1% | 98.1% | 0.7% |
| Walpole | 2.51 | 50.9 | 11.3% | 30.6% | 16.0% | 1973 | $1,160 | 36.2% | 94.8% | 1.4% |
| Drewsville | 2.46 | 42.3 | 7.3% | 35.7% | 15.3% | 1966 | $1,205 | 28.2% | 92.4% | 1.7% |
| Simpsonville | 2.51 | 55.3 | 4.4% | 17.5% | 26.8% | 1982 | $1,083 | 51.6% | 97.7% | 1.9% |
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 Saxtons River. 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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