Population 537 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Pawlet
Household size in West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in West Pawlet average 2.70 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 climbed from 2.51, 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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, West Pawlet is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
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 Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in West Pawlet: 3.8% 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 Pawlet
Renters in West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.7 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Pawlet is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (59.3%) 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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.1% of the housing in West Pawlet, 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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1938 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | ±0 | +6 | +6 |
West Pawlet is a place of older homes: half were built before 1938, 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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $667 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $771 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,000 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$333 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Pawlet costs $1,000 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 14.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Pawlet
Bachelor's degrees in West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.0% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in West Pawlet (37.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in Vermont as a whole (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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.1% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Pawlet: 95.5% 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 West Pawlet
| Period | West Pawlet | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Pawlet has been low: just 2.2% 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).
West Pawlet 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 Pawlet | 2.70 | 44.2 | 3.8% | 12.8% | 27.1% | 1938 | $1,000 | 37.0% | 95.5% | 2.2% |
| South Granville | 2.69 | 55.5 | 7.1% | 9.3% | 22.7% | 1971 | $741 | 20.0% | 91.0% | 1.4% |
| North Pawlet | 2.46 | 47.7 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 24.1% | 1959 | $1,256 | 37.0% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Slateville | 2.42 | 48.9 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 15.0% | 1981 | $1,066 | 31.7% | 90.8% | 8.5% |
| Granville | 2.52 | 47.3 | 11.6% | 23.5% | 15.7% | 1960 | $824 | 17.6% | 88.7% | 5.2% |
| Pawlet | 2.31 | 50.6 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 21.9% | 1974 | $1,243 | 36.8% | 94.4% | 2.9% |
| Wells | 2.47 | 50.4 | 2.8% | 6.8% | 45.4% | 1976 | $1,304 | 30.0% | 95.2% | 6.3% |
| North Hebron | 2.35 | 50.7 | 7.3% | 4.1% | 13.8% | 1978 | $1,063 | 32.4% | 90.3% | 7.8% |
| Rupert | 2.35 | 57.7 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 29.9% | 1956 | $1,306 | 30.6% | 95.9% | 1.4% |
| Slyboro | 2.84 | 50.4 | 7.4% | 7.5% | 17.8% | 1980 | $819 | 15.0% | 89.9% | 1.3% |
| Middle Granville | 2.63 | 47.7 | 10.3% | 20.1% | 13.3% | 1966 | $831 | 12.5% | 89.1% | 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 West Pawlet. 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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