Population 859 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Ryegate
Household size in South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
South Ryegate is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across Vermont. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.49, 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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, South Ryegate is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. That is in line with the rest of Vermont.
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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in South Ryegate (13.2%), a bit above 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 South Ryegate
Renters in South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.0% of households in South Ryegate rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.9%) 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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.4% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in South Ryegate: 26.7% 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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +6 | +6 |
South Ryegate is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, 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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $809 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $893 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $951 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $937 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$128 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in South Ryegate costs $937 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.8% 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 South Ryegate
Bachelor's degrees in South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in South Ryegate than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Ryegate: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Vermont.
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 South Ryegate
| Period | South Ryegate | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Ryegate has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
South Ryegate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ryegate | 2.33 | 45.3 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 26.7% | 1959 | $937 | 32.3% | 96.2% | 1.3% |
| Wells River | 2.21 | 50.7 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 23.8% | 1970 | $1,062 | 38.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| East Ryegate | 2.36 | 42.7 | 15.9% | 16.0% | 26.6% | 1952 | $928 | 30.4% | 97.1% | 1.5% |
| Groton | 2.25 | 46.1 | 6.4% | 6.5% | 37.1% | 1980 | $358 | 37.8% | 95.4% | 4.3% |
| Ricker Mills | 2.28 | 44.6 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 35.0% | 1973 | $445 | 35.8% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| Newbury | 2.20 | 52.2 | 9.4% | 20.0% | 25.6% | 1973 | $1,066 | 39.9% | 92.8% | 2.2% |
| Mc Indoe Falls | 2.24 | 55.7 | 4.2% | 14.6% | 41.6% | 1978 | $1,082 | 42.2% | 96.2% | 0.1% |
| Woodsville | 2.18 | 50.7 | 7.2% | 35.4% | 32.5% | 1961 | $1,141 | 21.6% | 91.6% | 1.7% |
| East Corinth | 2.37 | 50.2 | 8.3% | 9.0% | 25.4% | 1982 | $1,063 | 32.2% | 91.4% | 0.7% |
| West Barnet | 2.23 | 56.4 | 3.6% | 14.6% | 42.3% | 1979 | $1,090 | 42.8% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| West Groton | 2.32 | 47.9 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 25.9% | 1981 | $775 | 30.6% | 93.1% | 4.7% |
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 South Ryegate. 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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