Town · Vermont
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro, town, in Windham County, Vermont. Brattleboro had 11,872 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,184 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,122 (±20). GEOID 5002507900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,872
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,122 ±20
Median household income
$58,241
±$8,266 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$257,300
±$17,948 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,074
±$58 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Brattleboro and what county is it in?
Brattleboro is a town in Windham County, Vermont. It covers 32.1 square miles of land, 380 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Brattleboro: Brattleboro (CDP, 7,352 in 2020) and West Brattleboro (CDP, 2,803 in 2020).
Brattleboro is in the Brattleboro, VT micropolitan statistical area (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 Brattleboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,872 people lived in Brattleboro on July 1, 2025, down 2.6% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 12,184 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,122 (±20).
| Measure | Brattleboro | Windham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,122±20 | 45,923 | +598 |
| Households | 5,503±264 | 19,784 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.10 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,890±281 | 30,183 | no clear change |
Brattleboro's population since 2000
From 12,005 in 2000 to 11,872 in 2025: down 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro?
The median resident of Brattleboro is 45.6 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.2%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Brattleboro | Windham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6±4.5 | 47.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±2.6 pts | 16.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.5%±2.9 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Male | 48.1%±2.7 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.2%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2%±2.0 pts | 90.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2%±3.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6%±1.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5%±4.7 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.4%±4.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3%±2.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Brattleboro earn?
Half of Brattleboro's 5,503 households earn less than $58,241 a year (±$8,266), against $72,217 in Windham County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 the median was $46,983 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,258 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brattleboro | Windham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,241±$8,266 | $72,217 | +$11,258 |
| Mean household income | $91,867±$9,194 | $99,781 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,444±$3,989 | $45,078 | +$8,815 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±4.2 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±10.1 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.1%±4.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6%±2.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.7%±4.4 pts | 82.4% | – |
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 Brattleboro?
Owners occupy 58.5% of Brattleboro's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,300 by its owner (±$17,948). The median renter pays $1,074 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Brattleboro | Windham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,300±$17,948 | $279,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,074±$58 | $1,056 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±9.6 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,861±$130 | $1,822 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5%±5.3 pts | 73.9% | +10.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.5%±5.3 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Housing units | 5,890±281 | 30,183 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±2.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±3.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.8%±5.1 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.1%±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.8%±5.1 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.9%±3.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 Brattleboro building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Brattleboro in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.3 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 Brattleboro work and get to work?
65.8% of Brattleboro's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Brattleboro | Windham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±3.6 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±2.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.8%±5.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±3.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 8.0%±3.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.9%±4.3 pts | 18.5% | +7.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.1 min±2.8 | 22.2 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 Brattleboro?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Brattleboro (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,135 (Tract 9685) to $80,906 (Tract 9686).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9685Windham County | 5,848 | $51,135 |
| Tract 9684Windham County | 3,933 | $60,592 |
| Tract 9686Windham County | 2,341 | $80,906 |
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 Brattleboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Brattleboro compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brattleboro is the 1,048th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Brattleboro ranks 172nd 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 | 3rd | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 150th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th | 202 |
| Median household income | 172nd | 198 |
| Per capita income | 99th | 202 |
| Median home value | 129th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 115th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 19th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th | 200 |
| Median age | 98th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 174th | 201 |
| Work from home | 71st | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 202 |
Brattleboro's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro?
8 of the 57 figures for Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro 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.