Town · Vermont
Lyndon, Vermont
Lyndon, town, in Caledonia County, Vermont. Lyndon had 5,628 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,491 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,590 (±18). GEOID 5000541725.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,628
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,491 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,590 ±18
Median household income
$68,786
±$5,785 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$227,000
±$20,734 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,096
±$123 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Lyndon and what county is it in?
Lyndon is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 39.3 square miles of land, 140 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Lyndon: Lyndonville (CDP, 1,136 in 2020), Lyndon (CDP, 203 in 2020) and Lyndon Center (CDP, 187 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lyndon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,628 people lived in Lyndon on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,491 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,590 (±18).
| Measure | Lyndon | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,590±18 | 30,475 | −209 |
| Households | 2,309±161 | 13,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20±0.15 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,452±160 | 16,164 | no clear change |
Lyndon's population since 2000
From 5,448 in 2000 to 5,628 in 2025: up 3.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lyndon 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 Lyndon?
The median resident of Lyndon is 48.4 years old; 13.1% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lyndon | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4±6.7 | 46.0 | +15.4 |
| Under 18 years | 13.1%±2.4 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8%±4.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 51.9%±3.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±3.5 pts | 91.9% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 25.7%±4.5 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±3.7 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3%±5.8 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8%±3.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±3.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 Lyndon earn?
Half of Lyndon's 2,309 households earn less than $68,786 a year (±$5,785), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $62,215 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lyndon | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,786±$5,785 | $69,970 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,262±$10,290 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,776±$4,242 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0%±4.0 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.3%±11.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±4.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8%±2.3 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0%±7.1 pts | 86.4% | – |
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 Lyndon?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Lyndon's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,000 by its owner (±$20,734). The median renter pays $1,096 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lyndon | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,000±$20,734 | $227,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,096±$123 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3%±14.8 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,532±$174 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6%±4.2 pts | 79.2% | +23.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.4%±4.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,452±160 | 16,164 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0%±8.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±5.3 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.9%±5.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2%±4.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.9%±6.9 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3%±3.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 Lyndon building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Lyndon in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 2.3 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 Lyndon work and get to work?
68.3% of Lyndon's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Lyndon | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±5.3 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.3%±7.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±6.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 7.9%±3.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5%±3.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±4.2 | 25.6 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 Lyndon?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lyndon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $68,621 (Tract 9573) to $76,250 (Tract 9572).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9573Caledonia County | 3,139 | $68,621 |
| Tract 9572Caledonia County | 2,451 | $76,250 |
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 Lyndon) · Census block assignment files
How does Lyndon compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lyndon is the 2,096th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 17th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Lyndon ranks 143rd 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 | 17th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th | 202 |
| Median household income | 143rd | 198 |
| Per capita income | 155th | 202 |
| Median home value | 151st | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 105th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 68th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 154th | 200 |
| Median age | 62nd | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 63rd | 201 |
| Work from home | 152nd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 202 |
Lyndon's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Lyndon 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 Lyndon?
13 of the 57 figures for Lyndon 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 Lyndon 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.