Town · Vermont
Berkshire, Vermont
Berkshire, town, in Franklin County, Vermont. Berkshire had 1,605 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,547 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,745 (±265). GEOID 5001105425.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,605
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,547 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,745 ±265
Median household income
$71,406
±$21,049 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$244,600
±$25,747 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,525
±$267 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Berkshire and what county is it in?
Berkshire is a town in Franklin County, Vermont. It covers 41.7 square miles of land, 37 residents per square mile in 2020.
Berkshire is in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Berkshire, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,605 people lived in Berkshire on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,547 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,745 (±265).
| Measure | Berkshire | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,745±265 | 50,638 | no clear change |
| Households | 651±94 | 19,963 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.23 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 712±96 | 23,019 | no clear change |
Berkshire's population since 2000
From 1,388 in 2000 to 1,605 in 2025: up 15.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Berkshire as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Berkshire?
The median resident of Berkshire is 31.6 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Berkshire | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6±6.9 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2%±4.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8%±3.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1%±4.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0%±3.3 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | −4.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±3.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±3.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4%±2.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±3.0 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.0%±4.7 pts | 30.2% | +8.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8%±2.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6%±4.2 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Berkshire earn?
Half of Berkshire's 651 households earn less than $71,406 a year (±$21,049), against $81,313 in Franklin County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $72,633 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Berkshire | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,406±$21,049 | $81,313 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,069±$15,878 | $98,753 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,136±$4,706 | $40,206 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±6.7 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7%±12.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±5.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.9%±6.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.6%±6.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Berkshire?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Berkshire's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $244,600 by its owner (±$25,747). The median renter pays $1,525 a month including utilities, and 46.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Berkshire | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $244,600±$25,747 | $306,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,525±$267 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.8%±25.2 pts | 39.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,575±$119 | $1,873 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±7.5 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.7%±7.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 712±96 | 23,019 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±15.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7%±7.4 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1%±5.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±3.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.7%±5.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.2%±6.7 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7%±5.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Berkshire building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Berkshire in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 7.5 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Berkshire work and get to work?
78.2% of Berkshire's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.2 minutes.
| Measure | Berkshire | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9%±5.8 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±7.7 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±3.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.4%±2.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±5.3 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.2 min±3.8 | 27.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Berkshire?
No census tract lies mostly in Berkshire; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102Franklin County | 4,549 | $66,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Berkshire) · Census block assignment files
How does Berkshire compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Berkshire is the 5,726th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 101st-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Berkshire ranks 130th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 101st | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd | 202 |
| Median household income | 130th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 176th | 202 |
| Median home value | 137th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 36th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 184th | 200 |
| Median age | 194th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 126th | 201 |
| Work from home | 135th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 23rd | 202 |
Berkshire's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Berkshire with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Berkshire?
16 of the 57 figures for Berkshire on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Berkshire are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.