Town · Vermont
Brownington, Vermont
Brownington, town, in Orleans County, Vermont. Brownington had 1,016 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,042 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,144 (±190). GEOID 5001909850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,016
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,042 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,144 ±190
Median household income
$75,556
±$17,399 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$193,800
±$40,355 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$745
±$504 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Brownington and what county is it in?
Brownington is a town in Orleans County, Vermont. It covers 28.1 square miles of land, 37 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Brownington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,016 people lived in Brownington on July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,042 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,144 (±190).
| Measure | Brownington | Orleans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,144±190 | 27,606 | no clear change |
| Households | 410±67 | 12,072 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79±0.33 | 2.22 | +0.43 |
| Housing units | 558±71 | 16,751 | no clear change |
Brownington's population since 2000
From 885 in 2000 to 1,016 in 2025: up 14.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Brownington 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 Brownington?
The median resident of Brownington is 40.5 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 11.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.3%.
| Measure | Brownington | Orleans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±4.5 | 45.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.1%±3.7 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.7%±2.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 52.8%±3.8 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3%±4.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.3%±4.3 pts | 92.7% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±1.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±2.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±5.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±5.5 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±2.6 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.8%±5.9 pts | 30.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7%±3.4 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.9%±2.0 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 Brownington earn?
Half of Brownington's 410 households earn less than $75,556 a year (±$17,399), against $70,103 in Orleans County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $59,104 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Brownington | Orleans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,556±$17,399 | $70,103 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,841±$10,676 | $91,659 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,845±$3,914 | $40,041 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5%±7.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8%±12.8 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6%±6.6 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0%±5.2 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±6.4 pts | 89.0% | – |
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 Brownington?
Owners occupy 81.0% of Brownington's occupied homes and renters 19.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,800 by its owner (±$40,355).
| Measure | Brownington | Orleans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,800±$40,355 | $223,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $745±$504 | $892 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 72.3%±20.3 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,691±$321 | $1,654 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.0%±8.3 pts | 79.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.0%±8.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Housing units | 558±71 | 16,751 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±4.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±26.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±6.2 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.7%±6.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6%±3.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0%±4.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4%±6.0 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4%±3.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 do people in Brownington work and get to work?
84.2% of Brownington's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Brownington | Orleans County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4%±5.2 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±2.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.2%±6.1 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±5.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0%±2.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.1 min±4.6 | 29.0 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 Brownington?
No census tract lies mostly in Brownington; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9519Orleans County | 2,526 | $70,329 |
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 Brownington) · Census block assignment files
How does Brownington compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Brownington is the 7,596th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 156th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Brownington ranks 112th 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 | 156th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 158th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 154th | 202 |
| Median household income | 112th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 191st | 202 |
| Median home value | 182nd | 201 |
| Poverty rate | 6th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 185th | 200 |
| Median age | 156th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 100th | 201 |
| Work from home | 179th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 14th | 202 |
Brownington's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Brownington 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 Brownington?
13 of the 57 figures for Brownington 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
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