Town · Vermont
Lunenburg, Vermont
Lunenburg, town, in Essex County, Vermont. Lunenburg had 1,266 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,246 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,267 (±173). GEOID 5000941425.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,266
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,246 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,267 ±173
Median household income
$53,125
±$8,642 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$164,000
±$11,365 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,025
±$172 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Lunenburg and what county is it in?
Lunenburg is a town in Essex County, Vermont. It covers 45.2 square miles of land, 28 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Lunenburg: Gilman (CDP, 238 in 2020) and Lunenburg (CDP, 234 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lunenburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,266 people lived in Lunenburg on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,246 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,267 (±173).
| Measure | Lunenburg | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,267±173 | 5,982 | no clear change |
| Households | 582±83 | 2,823 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18±0.21 | 2.10 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 856±102 | 4,952 | no clear change |
Lunenburg's population since 2000
From 1,328 in 2000 to 1,266 in 2025: down 4.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg?
The median resident of Lunenburg is 51.2 years old; 14.1% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.0%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lunenburg | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2±4.2 | 51.9 | +7.0 |
| Under 18 years | 14.1%±3.7 pts | 16.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.1%±5.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Male | 58.8%±3.7 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2%±2.9 pts | 92.6% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±3.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±3.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| With a disability | 26.9%±5.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.2%±4.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6%±5.1 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6%±2.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Lunenburg earn?
Half of Lunenburg's 582 households earn less than $53,125 a year (±$8,642), against $59,294 in Essex County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $53,148 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lunenburg | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,125±$8,642 | $59,294 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,897±$14,380 | $79,239 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,058±$4,872 | $36,657 | +$8,823 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±4.0 pts | 13.8% | −10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8%±13.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±5.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9%±5.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5%±6.4 pts | 86.1% | – |
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 Lunenburg?
Owners occupy 82.6% of Lunenburg's occupied homes and renters 17.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 by its owner (±$11,365). The median renter pays $1,025 a month including utilities, and 45.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lunenburg | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,000±$11,365 | $172,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,025±$172 | $827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.9%±22.9 pts | 24.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,342±$103 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.6%±6.4 pts | 82.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.4%±6.4 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Housing units | 856±102 | 4,952 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±21.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.8%±6.4 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8%±5.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0%±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.8%±7.3 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 do people in Lunenburg work and get to work?
89.0% of Lunenburg's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Lunenburg | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±5.7 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±5.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 89.0%±4.7 pts | 78.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±3.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±3.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±3.6 | 28.1 min | +6.3 min |
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 Lunenburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Lunenburg; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Essex County | 3,128 | $62,207 |
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 Lunenburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Lunenburg compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lunenburg is the 6,655th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 128th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Lunenburg ranks 187th 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 | 128th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 67th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 186th | 202 |
| Median household income | 187th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 177th | 202 |
| Median home value | 198th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 129th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 74th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 199th | 200 |
| Median age | 36th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 86th | 201 |
| Work from home | 183rd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 36th | 202 |
Lunenburg's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg?
14 of the 57 figures for Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg 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.