Town · Vermont
Ryegate, Vermont
Ryegate, town, in Caledonia County, Vermont. Ryegate had 1,131 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,165 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,059 (±163). GEOID 5000561525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,131
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,165 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,059 ±163
Median household income
$66,484
±$14,558 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$219,300
±$32,390 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$908
±$236 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Ryegate and what county is it in?
Ryegate is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 36.6 square miles of land, 32 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 Ryegate, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,131 people lived in Ryegate on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,165 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,059 (±163).
| Measure | Ryegate | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,059±163 | 30,475 | no clear change |
| Households | 445±68 | 13,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.26 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 596±88 | 16,164 | no clear change |
Ryegate's population since 2000
From 1,150 in 2000 to 1,131 in 2025: down 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ryegate 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 Ryegate?
The median resident of Ryegate is 41.2 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Ryegate | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2±2.6 | 46.0 | −6.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±5.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±4.5 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 47.6%±4.7 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2%±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4%±4.1 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±2.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5%±3.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±2.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±3.7 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7%±2.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5%±1.6 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.1%±7.7 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3%±4.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.2%±4.6 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.4 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 Ryegate earn?
Half of Ryegate's 445 households earn less than $66,484 a year (±$14,558), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $70,150 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ryegate | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,484±$14,558 | $69,970 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,079±$11,683 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,520±$5,446 | $40,336 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±6.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.1%±14.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±5.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.1%±5.2 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±5.6 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 Ryegate?
Owners occupy 84.7% of Ryegate's occupied homes and renters 15.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 by its owner (±$32,390). The median renter pays $908 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ryegate | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $219,300±$32,390 | $227,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $908±$236 | $920 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2%±22.4 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,489±$168 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.7%±6.5 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.3%±6.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 596±88 | 16,164 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.8%±4.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±29.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.6%±5.2 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2%±3.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5%±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 45.1%±7.4 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0%±4.7 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 Ryegate building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ryegate in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Ryegate work and get to work?
75.5% of Ryegate's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes.
| Measure | Ryegate | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.6%±6.9 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±5.7 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±4.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±4.0 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±4.5 | 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 Ryegate?
No census tract lies mostly in Ryegate; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9578Caledonia County | 2,913 | $76,597 |
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 Ryegate) · Census block assignment files
How does Ryegate compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ryegate is the 7,139th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 145th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Ryegate ranks 150th 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 | 145th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 153rd | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 167th | 202 |
| Median household income | 150th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 202 |
| Median home value | 159th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 157th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 37th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 161st | 200 |
| Median age | 150th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68th | 201 |
| Work from home | 167th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 56th | 202 |
Ryegate's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Ryegate 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 Ryegate?
18 of the 57 figures for Ryegate 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 Ryegate 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.