Census-designated place · Vermont
St. Johnsbury CDP, Vermont
St. Johnsbury CDP, census-designated place, in Caledonia County, Vermont. St. Johnsbury CDP had 5,859 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±365). GEOID 5062125.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,859
±365 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,994
Median household income
$53,711
±$8,218 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$174,500
±$16,819 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$912
±$45 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is St. Johnsbury CDP and what county is it in?
St. Johnsbury CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 12.8 square miles of land, 468 residents per square mile in 2020.
St. Johnsbury CDP lies entirely within St. Johnsbury, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in St. Johnsbury CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts St. Johnsbury CDP's population at 5,859 (±365). The 2020 Census counted 5,994 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; St. Johnsbury CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | St. Johnsbury CDP | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,859 ±365 | 30,475 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,681 ±194 | 13,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08 ±0.13 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,939 ±219 | 16,164 | no clear change |
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 St. Johnsbury CDP?
The median resident of St. Johnsbury CDP is 42.6 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.8%.
| Measure | St. Johnsbury CDP | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±4.5 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±3.7 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 52.6% ±3.7 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±3.0 pts | 91.9% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 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 | 6.8% ±1.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±2.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±2.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±4.0 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±2.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.7% ±5.4 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0% ±3.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.3% ±5.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±3.1 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 St. Johnsbury CDP earn?
Half of St. Johnsbury CDP's 2,681 households earn less than $53,711 a year (±$8,218), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $46,630 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | St. Johnsbury CDP | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,711 ±$8,218 | $69,970 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,985 ±$10,316 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,444 ±$4,737 | $40,336 | +$8,430 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±5.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.0% ±11.1 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.9% ±6.8 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±2.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±3.2 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 St. Johnsbury CDP?
Owners occupy 54.0% of St. Johnsbury CDP's occupied homes and renters 46.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 by its owner (±$16,819). The median renter pays $912 a month including utilities, and 47.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | St. Johnsbury CDP | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,500 ±$16,819 | $227,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $912 ±$45 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.1% ±11.4 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,425 ±$177 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.0% ±5.2 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.0% ±5.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,939 ±219 | 16,164 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±3.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±4.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.3% ±5.6 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 51.2% ±7.3 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.5% ±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 do people in St. Johnsbury CDP work and get to work?
68.5% of St. Johnsbury CDP's workers drive alone and 17.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes.
| Measure | St. Johnsbury CDP | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±5.0 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.5% ±7.4 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±3.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.6% ±5.2 pts | 15.1% | +13.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min ±3.3 | 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 St. Johnsbury CDP?
2 census tracts lie mostly in St. Johnsbury CDP (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,882 (Tract 9574) to $69,737 (Tract 9575).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9574Caledonia County | 3,759 | $48,882 |
| Tract 9575Caledonia County | 3,609 | $69,737 |
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 St. Johnsbury CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does St. Johnsbury CDP compare with other places in Vermont?
St. Johnsbury CDP ranks 184th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 28th | 202 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 202 |
| Median household income | 184th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 159th | 202 |
| Median home value | 194th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 10th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 152nd | 200 |
| Median age | 134th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th | 201 |
| Work from home | 77th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 169th | 202 |
St. Johnsbury CDP's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare St. Johnsbury CDP 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 St. Johnsbury CDP?
15 of the 57 figures for St. Johnsbury CDP 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 St. Johnsbury CDP 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.