Population 57,990 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Windsor County
Household size in Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Windsor County is a place of small households, averaging 2.31 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. Household size has crept up from 2.26 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Windsor County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.5, mirroring the country.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Windsor County: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Vermont counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 14.
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 Windsor County
Renters in Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Windsor County own their homes; 25.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, 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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Windsor County: 22.2% 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 is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Windsor County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $875 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $925 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,010 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,212 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Windsor County costs $1,212 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $337 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Windsor County
Bachelor's degrees in Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.4% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Windsor County (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Windsor County: 95.0% 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. The share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Windsor County
| Period | Windsor County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Windsor County than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is higher than in Vermont overall (3.5%). Few Vermont counties have higher unemployment: only two of 14.
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).
Windsor County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor County | 2.31 | 47.3 | 6.7% | 25.2% | 22.2% | 1968 | $1,212 | 43.5% | 95.0% | 4.6% |
| Rutland County | 2.37 | 46.7 | 8.8% | 24.9% | 21.8% | 1961 | $1,083 | 34.3% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| Belknap County | 2.48 | 48.4 | 8.3% | 19.9% | 25.5% | 1976 | $1,207 | 33.9% | 94.0% | 2.9% |
| York County | 2.38 | 45.4 | 8.2% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 1977 | $1,432 | 36.4% | 95.5% | 3.4% |
| Hamilton County | 1.98 | 56.8 | 4.2% | 17.6% | 68.3% | 1969 | $958 | 36.2% | 91.7% | 3.6% |
| Tuscola County | 2.46 | 45.7 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 10.6% | 1968 | $920 | 16.6% | 92.7% | 6.0% |
| Bay County | 2.30 | 45.2 | 10.7% | 23.0% | 8.5% | 1963 | $916 | 22.3% | 91.8% | 4.4% |
| Midland County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 7.7% | 21.9% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,057 | 36.8% | 95.6% | 4.4% |
| Isabella County | 2.44 | 35.8 | 9.2% | 38.2% | 13.3% | 1982 | $955 | 34.4% | 92.0% | 6.2% |
| Mecosta County | 2.41 | 42.6 | 10.1% | 23.1% | 18.1% | 1979 | $903 | 22.6% | 90.9% | 3.8% |
| Newaygo County | 2.58 | 42.8 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 18.4% | 1978 | $929 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Oldham County, KY · Madison County, ID · Marion County, OH · Marion County, WV · Marquette County, MI · Mason County, WA · Maverick County, TX · McMinn County, TN · Medina County, TX · Mercer County, WV
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 Windsor County. 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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