Population 10,020 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White River Junction
Household size in White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
White River Junction is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
White River Junction skews older than the country: its median age is 43.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in White River Junction: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 White River Junction
Renters in White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.1% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in White River Junction is about as common as it is nationally: 33.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Vermont overall (26.8%). About half of owners (50.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in White River Junction: 18.5% 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. Vacancy has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in White River Junction run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $962 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $908 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,246 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$285 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in White River Junction pays $1,246 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $285 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
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 White River Junction
Bachelor's degrees in White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.4% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.9% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
White River Junction is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in White River Junction: 94.4% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 White River Junction
| Period | White River Junction | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in White River Junction runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.8 points, as it has nationally. 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).
White River Junction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Junction | 2.32 | 43.6 | 6.9% | 33.7% | 18.5% | 1975 | $1,246 | 46.9% | 94.4% | 4.1% |
| West Lebanon | 2.06 | 46.3 | 6.8% | 43.0% | 11.2% | 1984 | $1,439 | 55.3% | 96.6% | 1.4% |
| Quechee | 2.42 | 55.1 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 42.6% | 1980 | $1,414 | 56.0% | 96.3% | 5.6% |
| North Hartland | 2.32 | 59.0 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1966 | $1,143 | 25.9% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Hanover | 2.36 | 38.0 | 1.8% | 30.8% | 19.1% | 1960 | $2,285 | 88.4% | 98.8% | 10.1% |
| Lebanon | 2.19 | 39.8 | 6.3% | 50.6% | 13.6% | 1971 | $1,805 | 58.6% | 97.0% | 0.5% |
| Norwich | 2.56 | 39.5 | 7.7% | 27.2% | 10.5% | 1982 | $1,863 | 79.6% | 99.3% | 2.7% |
| West Hartford | 2.27 | 48.5 | 8.2% | 20.7% | 14.4% | 1973 | $1,567 | 59.9% | 98.1% | 2.1% |
| West Norwich | 2.64 | 41.1 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 10.3% | 1982 | $1,976 | 73.9% | 98.2% | 5.1% |
| Hartland | 2.28 | 56.7 | 9.7% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 1971 | $1,117 | 38.4% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Taftsville | 2.14 | 54.3 | 6.2% | 16.3% | 19.8% | 1959 | $1,351 | 50.2% | 98.1% | 9.1% |
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 White River Junction. 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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