Census tract · Washington County
Census Tract 9542, Washington County, Vermont
Census Tract 9542, GEOID 50023954200, in Washington County, Vermont, mostly within Middlesex (67% of its census blocks). 2,774 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±273); the 2020 Census counted 2,743.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,774
±273 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,743
Median household income
$98,365
±$14,756 (90% margin)
Washington County: $83,449
Median home value
$336,400
±$31,739 (90% margin)
Washington County: $315,000
Median gross rent
$1,072
±$95 (90% margin)
Washington County: $1,163
Where is Census Tract 9542?
Census Tract 9542 is one of 20 census tracts in Washington County, Vermont. It covers 78.05 square miles of land, 35 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 50023954200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Middlesex | 67% |
| Worcester | 33% |
| Worcester CDP | 5% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 9542: Tract 9534 in Lamoille County ($76,979), Tract 9536 in Lamoille County ($93,618), Tract 9541 ($91,875), Tract 9543 ($103,917), Tract 9544 ($104,632), Tract 9545 ($86,691), Tract 9546 ($84,135) and Tract 9550 ($92,778). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9542?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9542's population at 2,774 (±273) in 1,151 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,743 residents and 1,231 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9542 | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,774 ±273 | 1,943 |
| Households | 1,151 ±111 | 747 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.22 | 2.60 |
| Housing units | 1,273 ±112 | 785 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9542?
The median resident of Census Tract 9542 is 45.6 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Tract 9542 | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±2.4 | 44.4 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±2.7 pts | 21.3% |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±3.4 pts | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.1% ±2.2 pts | 96.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% |
| With a disability | 12.2% ±2.3 pts | 9.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±2.2 pts | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.2% ±5.5 pts | 54.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.0% ±4.1 pts | 27.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5% ±2.2 pts | 96.2% |
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 Census Tract 9542 earn?
Half of the 1,151 households in Census Tract 9542 earn less than $98,365 a year (±$14,756), against $83,449 across Washington County: 5th highest of the county's 20 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9542 | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,365 ±$14,756 | $109,632 |
| Mean household income | $116,323 ±$8,738 | $128,624 |
| Per capita income | $49,098 ±$4,068 | $50,342 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 3.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 8.3% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±2.3 pts | 96.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5% ±5.3 pts | 94.1% |
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 Census Tract 9542?
Owners occupy 92.9% of Census Tract 9542's occupied homes and renters 7.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $336,400 by its owner (±$31,739). The median renter pays $1,072 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9542 | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $336,400 ±$31,739 | $376,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072 ±$95 | $1,333 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.3% ±19.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,976 ±$127 | $2,182 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.9% ±2.9 pts | 96.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 3.3% |
| Housing units | 1,273 ±112 | 785 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1% ±3.9 pts | 86.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.0% ±3.6 pts | 9.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% |
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 Census Tract 9542 get to work?
62.5% of Census Tract 9542's workers drive alone and 26.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Tract 9542 | Middlesex |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7% ±4.2 pts | 62.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.5% ±7.1 pts | 60.2% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±3.9 pts | 8.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 26.7% ±7.2 pts | 28.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min ±2.1 | 27.4 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
How does Census Tract 9542 compare with the other tracts in Washington County?
Among Washington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9542 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Washington County |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 20 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 20 |
| Median household income | 5th of 20 |
| Per capita income | 11th of 20 |
| Median home value | 11th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 18 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 13 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 20 |
| Median age | 9th of 20 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 20 |
The tracts next to it on Washington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9544 | 2nd | $104,632±$6,644 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9543 | 3rd | $103,917±$22,843 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9547 | 4th | $103,049±$20,248 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9542 | 5th | $98,365±$14,756 |
| Tract 9553 | 6th | $95,485±$13,467 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9550 | 7th | $92,778±$20,811 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9541 | 8th | $91,875±$17,977 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9542?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9542 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections