Town · Vermont
Poultney, Vermont
Poultney, town, in Rutland County, Vermont. Poultney had 2,962 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,020 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,010 (±22). GEOID 5002156875.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,962
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,020 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,010 ±22
Median household income
$72,617
±$5,782 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$206,200
±$18,494 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$913
±$84 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Poultney and what county is it in?
Poultney is a town in Rutland County, Vermont. It covers 42.6 square miles of land, 71 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Poultney: Poultney (village, 1,079 in 2020) and East Poultney (CDP, 288 in 2020).
Poultney is in the Rutland, 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 Poultney, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,962 people lived in Poultney on July 1, 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 3,020 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,010 (±22).
| Measure | Poultney | Rutland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,010±22 | 60,425 | −303 |
| Households | 1,028±115 | 25,321 | −268 |
| Average household size | 2.74±0.30 | 2.31 | +0.51 |
| Housing units | 1,451±149 | 33,991 | no clear change |
Poultney's population since 2000
From 3,633 in 2000 to 2,962 in 2025: down 18.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Poultney 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 Poultney?
The median resident of Poultney is 34.0 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.7%.
| Measure | Poultney | Rutland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0±5.6 | 47.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.8%±3.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8%±5.3 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Male | 51.5%±4.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8%±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.6%±3.4 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7%±2.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±2.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±4.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±3.4 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.5%±6.1 pts | 35.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2%±4.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1%±4.1 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Poultney earn?
Half of Poultney's 1,028 households earn less than $72,617 a year (±$5,782), against $68,616 in Rutland County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,157 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,460 after inflation. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poultney | Rutland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,617±$5,782 | $68,616 | +$11,460 |
| Mean household income | $89,893±$16,178 | $92,636 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,568±$6,071 | $40,823 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±4.0 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.9%±9.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0%±4.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.9%±5.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.9%±7.7 pts | 87.0% | – |
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 Poultney?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Poultney's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $206,200 by its owner (±$18,494). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poultney | Rutland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $206,200±$18,494 | $229,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $913±$84 | $1,000 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7%±15.1 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,564±$97 | $1,666 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±5.8 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.7%±5.8 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,451±149 | 33,991 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1%±5.4 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±3.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3%±4.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.6%±6.4 pts | 31.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.2%±2.8 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 many new homes is Poultney building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Poultney in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 2.0 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 Poultney work and get to work?
77.4% of Poultney's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.8%.
| Measure | Poultney | Rutland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±7.5 pts | 58.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8%±4.8 pts | 4.1% | +7.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±7.7 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±5.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±2.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±4.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.2 min±2.9 | 23.0 min | +7.5 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 Poultney?
1 census tract lies mostly in Poultney (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9638Rutland County | 4,158 | $73,301 |
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 Poultney) · Census block assignment files
How does Poultney compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Poultney is the 3,605th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 45th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Poultney ranks 125th 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 | 45th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 132nd | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st | 202 |
| Median household income | 125th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 166th | 202 |
| Median home value | 172nd | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 155th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 200 |
| Median age | 189th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 148th | 201 |
| Work from home | 143rd | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 45th | 202 |
Poultney's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Poultney 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 Poultney?
17 of the 57 figures for Poultney 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 Poultney 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.