Population 334 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Walden
Household size in South Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in South Walden are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.47, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.0 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.2, South Walden is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in South Walden than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
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 Walden
Renters in South Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.1% of households in South Walden rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 48.0% 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 South Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 31.9% of the housing in South Walden, 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 Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in South Walden is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
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 Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $820 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $984 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$200 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Walden pays $1,019 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 33.5% of the typical renter's income, 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 South Walden
Bachelor's degrees in South Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in South Walden (33.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. 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 South Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Walden: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of 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 Walden
| Period | South Walden | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in South Walden has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
South Walden 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 Walden | 2.30 | 48.2 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 31.9% | 1969 | $1,019 | 33.4% | 95.3% | 2.4% |
| Mackville | 2.24 | 46.5 | 21.6% | 24.2% | 20.6% | 1938 | $878 | 30.1% | 95.5% | 1.2% |
| Hardwick | 2.21 | 47.1 | 16.5% | 22.2% | 19.9% | 1950 | $891 | 31.7% | 95.1% | 1.9% |
| East Hardwick | 2.17 | 48.4 | 8.0% | 19.6% | 20.8% | 1971 | $916 | 35.7% | 94.1% | 3.1% |
| West Danville | 2.29 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 12.0% | 23.5% | 1979 | $962 | 31.0% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Cabot | 2.74 | 40.0 | 7.8% | 16.1% | 18.9% | 1976 | $1,257 | 43.6% | 96.4% | 2.1% |
| Hardwick Center | 2.16 | 47.2 | 8.8% | 22.4% | 13.4% | 1968 | $914 | 36.0% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Lower Cabot | 2.77 | 40.3 | 6.6% | 16.3% | 20.4% | 1977 | $1,244 | 44.7% | 98.0% | 1.8% |
| East Cabot | 2.77 | 40.3 | 6.5% | 16.3% | 20.5% | 1977 | $1,243 | 44.7% | 98.0% | 1.7% |
| Greensboro Bend | 2.17 | 52.1 | 8.0% | 15.4% | 46.5% | 1976 | $1,047 | 47.0% | 93.4% | 1.6% |
| Woodbury | 2.26 | 51.2 | 6.0% | 9.4% | 43.7% | 1973 | $1,305 | 46.8% | 94.6% | 0.6% |
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 Walden. 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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