Population 222 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Cornwall
Household size in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in West Cornwall run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont as a whole, where it has 2.31 people.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.8 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
West Cornwall skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West Cornwall: 3.5% 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 West Cornwall
Renters in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Cornwall is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below 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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in West Cornwall is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Vermont overall (15.7%).
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in West Cornwall was built around 1976, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980).
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $895 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,000 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,125 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,192 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$297 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Cornwall costs $1,192 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.3% 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 West Cornwall
Bachelor's degrees in West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.7% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Cornwall is highly educated: 46.3% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Vermont.
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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Cornwall is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 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 West Cornwall
| Period | West Cornwall | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Cornwall is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Vermont overall (3.5%). 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).
West Cornwall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall | 2.45 | 45.7 | 3.5% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 1976 | $1,192 | 46.3% | 94.2% | 5.1% |
| Cornwall | 2.39 | 46.5 | 3.4% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 1978 | $1,192 | 47.3% | 94.4% | 5.0% |
| Cream Hill | 2.33 | 49.5 | 12.5% | 17.9% | 19.2% | 1978 | $1,184 | 34.8% | 95.2% | 0.0% |
| West Salisbury | 2.47 | 50.6 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 33.0% | 1967 | $1,443 | 34.6% | 91.4% | 6.0% |
| Weybridge Hill | 2.37 | 49.8 | 7.2% | 17.0% | 14.4% | 1977 | $1,256 | 46.3% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| Shoreham | 2.36 | 51.0 | 7.9% | 18.2% | 12.3% | 1979 | $1,274 | 34.2% | 95.3% | 1.3% |
| Middlebury | 2.17 | 39.8 | 5.5% | 34.1% | 13.4% | 1973 | $1,558 | 62.1% | 96.3% | 5.3% |
| Bridport | 2.33 | 49.8 | 11.7% | 17.9% | 18.4% | 1978 | $1,212 | 35.3% | 95.2% | 0.1% |
| Whiting | 2.42 | 46.6 | 4.4% | 14.3% | 14.0% | 1977 | $1,191 | 43.3% | 94.5% | 4.3% |
| West Bridport | 2.33 | 50.3 | 10.8% | 18.3% | 16.4% | 1978 | $1,226 | 35.3% | 95.1% | 0.2% |
| Salisbury | 2.41 | 50.1 | 5.5% | 12.4% | 33.2% | 1971 | $1,339 | 34.7% | 92.4% | 5.3% |
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 West Cornwall. 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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