City profile · Vermont · Census ACS 2023

North Pownal, VT

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Pownal - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

345
Residents
$71,250
Median income
$196,400
Median home
$1,297
Median rent (state)

North Pownal - the verdict

North Pownal ranks in the 51st percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

51st
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
45th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Pownal, VT

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 345 residents in North Pownal, a small town within Vermont. Median household income here is $71,250 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Typical homes in North Pownal are valued around $196,400, and the median resident age is 60.8 years. 53.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 46.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Vermont tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Vermont scores 98.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,297 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Vermont's average monthly utility costs around $251 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 52.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

345 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Vermont

Median Household Income

$71,250 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Vermont average

How does North Pownal compare to other US cities?

Where North Pownal sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 51% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 45% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Pownal against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Vermont only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Vermont-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places North Pownal near the bottom of Vermont's cities

Among the 161 Vermont cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, North Pownal ranks #94 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Pownal only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#63 of 149
57th percentile in Vermont
Median Gross Rent
#115 of 161
20th percentile in Vermont
Median Home Value
#98 of 152
36th percentile in Vermont
Poverty Rate
#94 of 161
0th percentile in Vermont
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#27 of 161
83rd percentile in Vermont

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Vermont only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

51stIncome percentile

51st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Pownal's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$196,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Pownal $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Pownal, VT North Pownal, VT's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Pownal, VT-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Pownal, VT median $71,250/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Pownal, VT's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Pownal, VT. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 53.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 46.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
345
Median Income
$71,250
Median Home Value
$196,400
Median Age
60.8
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
46.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.3%
Carpool
3.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
13.5%

Based on 126 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Vermont - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$98
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$251
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Vermont state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Vermont state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Pownal sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,297/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
52.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Vermont

North Hyde Park
346 people
Dorset
349 people
Wells River
339 people
Lyndon Center
337 people
Rochester
335 people
Danville
359 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Pownal's 345 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

River Pines, CA
345 people
Milton, IN
345 people
Henrietta, MO
345 people
Kingsville, MO
345 people
Snyder, NE
345 people
Madrone, NM
345 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Pownal's $71,250 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Whatley, AL
$71,250 median income
Gay, GA
$71,250 median income
Pine Lake, GA
$71,250 median income
Deary, ID
$71,250 median income
Newdale, ID
$71,250 median income
Annawan, IL
$71,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Pownal, VT Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Pownal, VT - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 92.5% 7.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 92.5% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 7.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Pownal compares to nearby Vermont cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Pownal (this city) 345 $71,250
North Hyde Park 346 $59,458
Dorset 349 $148,385
Wells River 339 $40,556
Census ACS 5-year FIPS VT OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Pownal, VT?

What is the population of North Pownal, VT? +

North Pownal, VT counts 345 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Pownal, VT? +

The median household income in North Pownal is $71,250 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Pownal? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Pownal; the closest available measure is the Vermont state average, a cost of living index of 98.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Vermont vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Pownal, VT? +

The median home value in North Pownal is $196,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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