Poultney, VT

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1,250
TOTAL POPULATION
635
MALE POPULATION
615
FEMALE POPULATION
103.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.85
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,078
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,868
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$9,795
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
493
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Poultney

The most populous races in Poultney are White / Caucasian (1,095 | 87.6%), Two or more Races (85 | 6.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (64 | 5.1%).
Race in Poultney
Race# Population% Population
Asian131.0%
Black / African American322.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino645.1%
Native / Alaskan100.8%
White / Caucasian1,09587.6%
Two or more Races856.8%
Some other Race151.2%
Total1,250100.0%

Ancestry in Poultney

The most populous ancestries reported in Poultney are Irish (174 | 13.9%), German (138 | 11.0%), Italian (101 | 8.1%), Polish (98 | 7.8%), and English (90 | 7.2%), together accounting for 48.1% of all Poultney residents.
Ancestry in Poultney
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.2%
American786.2%
Austrian30.2%
Bolivian262.1%
British60.5%
Central American20.2%
Cheyenne10.1%
Czechoslovakian20.2%
Danish50.4%
Dutch282.2%
English907.2%
European131.0%
French826.6%
French Canadian373.0%
German13811.0%
Greek20.2%
Hungarian40.3%
Indian (Asian)131.0%
Irish17413.9%
Italian1018.1%
Korean110.9%
Mexican171.4%
Norwegian40.3%
Panamanian20.2%
Polish987.8%
Portuguese131.0%
Russian806.4%
Scandinavian70.6%
Scotch-Irish30.2%
Scottish131.0%
Senegalese100.8%
South American262.1%
Spaniard131.0%
Subsaharan African121.0%
Swedish50.4%
Welsh393.1%
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Immigrants in Poultney

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Poultney came from Latin America (27 | 2.2%), Bolivia (18 | 1.4%), South America (18 | 1.4%), Europe (16 | 1.3%), and Asia (13 | 1.0%), together accounting for 7.4% of all Poultney residents.
Immigrants in Poultney
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa100.8%
Asia131.0%
Bolivia181.4%
Central America90.7%
China131.0%
Eastern Asia131.0%
Eastern Europe121.0%
Europe161.3%
Hungary80.6%
Latin America272.2%
Mexico70.6%
Panama20.2%
Portugal40.3%
Russia40.3%
Senegal100.8%
South America181.4%
Southern Europe40.3%
Western Africa100.8%
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Sex and Age in Poultney

Sex and Age in Poultney

The most populous age groups in Poultney are 15 to 19 Years (111 | 17.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (106 | 17.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Poultney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (4.9%)26 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years13 (2.1%)45 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Years58 (9.1%)22 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years111 (17.5%)106 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Years90 (14.2%)94 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Years59 (9.3%)44 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years19 (3.0%)16 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years20 (3.2%)21 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years45 (7.1%)27 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years11 (1.7%)27 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years27 (4.3%)30 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years16 (2.5%)15 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years21 (3.3%)10 (1.6%)
65 to 69 Years39 (6.1%)29 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years64 (10.1%)61 (9.9%)
75 to 79 Years9 (1.4%)18 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
85 Years and over2 (0.3%)14 (2.3%)
Total635 (100.0%)615 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Poultney

Median Family Size in Poultney

The median family size in Poultney is 3.06 persons per family, with single female/mother families (40 | 17.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15 | 6.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Poultney
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple179 (76.5%)3.07
Single Male/Father15 (6.4%)2.53
Single Female/Mother40 (17.1%)3.20
Total Families234 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Poultney

The median household size in Poultney is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (40 | 10.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (168 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Poultney
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple179 (44.5%)3.11
Single Male/Father15 (3.7%)2.73
Single Female/Mother40 (10.0%)3.48
Non-family168 (41.8%)1.30
Total Households402 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Poultney

Out of a total of 402 households in Poultney, 234 (58.2%) are family households, while 168 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 142, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 120.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Poultney
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-120 (29.8%)
2-Person Households142 (35.3%)48 (11.9%)
3-Person Households34 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households30 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total234 (58.2%)168 (41.8%)

Female Fertility in Poultney

Fertility by Age in Poultney

Average fertility rate in Poultney is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 104.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 72.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Poultney
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (27.3%)19.0
35 to 50 years8 (72.7%)104.0
Total11 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poultney

72.7% of women with births (11) in Poultney are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poultney
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)

Fertility by Education in Poultney

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Poultney
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (36.4%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (27.3%)17.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree4 (36.4%)138.0
Total11 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poultney

27.3% of women with births in Poultney are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poultney
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)

Income in Poultney

Income Overview in Poultney

Per Capita Income in Poultney is $24,078, while median incomes of families and households are $82,500 and $67,868 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,250$24,078
Median Family Income234$82,500
Mean Family Income234$88,590
Median Household Income402$67,868
Mean Household Income402$70,674
Income Deficit234$9,795
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,2500.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,250100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,2500.37

Earnings by Sex in Poultney

Earnings by Sex in Poultney
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male328 (50.5%)$26,250
Female322 (49.5%)$0
Total650 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poultney

The most common earnings brackets in Poultney are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (52 | 15.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (113 | 35.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poultney
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less48 (14.6%)113 (35.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99952 (15.9%)24 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49931 (9.5%)20 (6.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99911 (3.4%)12 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4993 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (1.5%)4 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)6 (1.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.9%)8 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (3.0%)14 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (5.8%)16 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (4.0%)7 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (11.3%)17 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (2.1%)21 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99920 (6.1%)10 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (0.6%)3 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (4.6%)27 (8.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (9.1%)6 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (4.0%)10 (3.1%)
$100,000+9 (2.7%)4 (1.2%)
Total328 (100.0%)322 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poultney

Average earnings in Poultney are $38,802 for men and $43,026 for women, a difference of 9.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,889, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poultney
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$32,917$24,875
College or Associate's Degree$38,958$44,464
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$68,000$58,889
Total$38,802$43,026

Family Income in Poultney

Family Income Brackets in Poultney

According to the Poultney family income data, there are 65 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Poultney
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041.7%
$10,000 to $14,999135.6%
$15,000 to $24,99941.7%
$25,000 to $34,99973.0%
$35,000 to $49,999187.7%
$50,000 to $74,9996527.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994318.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996427.4%
$150,000 to $199,99962.6%
$200,000+104.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poultney

4-person families (31 | 13.3%) account for the highest median family income in Poultney with $93,625 per family, while 2-person families (159 | 67.9%) have the highest median income of $39,375 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poultney
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families159 (67.9%)$78,750
3-Person Families17 (7.3%)$86,250
4-Person Families31 (13.3%)$93,625
5-Person Families24 (10.3%)$72,083
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (1.3%)$0
Total234 (100.0%)$82,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Poultney

Family Income by Number of Earners in Poultney
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners52 (22.2%)$100,484
1 Earner93 (39.7%)$65,313
2 Earners85 (36.3%)$92,292
3+ Earners4 (1.7%)$0
Total234 (100.0%)$82,500

Household Income in Poultney

Household Income Brackets in Poultney

With 93 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Poultney, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Poultney
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000123.0%
$10,000 to $14,999164.0%
$15,000 to $24,999369.0%
$25,000 to $34,999338.2%
$35,000 to $49,9996115.2%
$50,000 to $74,9999323.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996816.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996716.7%
$150,000 to $199,99961.5%
$200,000+102.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Poultney

The median household income in Poultney is $67,868, with the highest median household income of $68,929 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 132 households (32.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,077, with 20 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Poultney
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (5.0%)$38,077
25 to 44 Years132 (32.8%)$68,929
45 to 64 Years100 (24.9%)$68,571
65+ Years150 (37.3%)$67,500
Total402 (100.0%)$67,868

Poverty in Poultney

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poultney

With 7.6% poverty level for males and 13.7% for females among the residents of Poultney, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (23.1%) and 25 females (56.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poultney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (9.7%)13 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (23.1%)3 (7.3%)
12 to 14 Years4 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years3 (11.5%)25 (56.8%)
25 to 34 Years6 (8.3%)9 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years3 (7.9%)6 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years2 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (19.1%)
Total37 (7.6%)64 (13.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poultney

According to the poverty statistics in Poultney, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poultney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (90.3%)13 (50.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (76.9%)38 (92.7%)
12 to 14 Years52 (92.9%)12 (100.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (88.5%)19 (43.2%)
25 to 34 Years66 (91.7%)51 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years65 (100.0%)48 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years35 (92.1%)51 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years35 (94.6%)25 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years90 (87.4%)90 (100.0%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)34 (80.9%)
Total449 (92.4%)405 (86.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poultney

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poultney
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poultney

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poultney
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (85.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (40.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)19 (47.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poultney

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poultney
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)17 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (40.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)19 (34.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Poultney

Employment by Class of Employer in Poultney

Among the 440 employed individuals in Poultney, private company employees (281 | 63.9%), not-for-profit organizations (64 | 14.5%), and local government employees (27 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Poultney
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees28163.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)71.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)122.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations6414.5%
Local Government Employees276.1%
State Government Employees276.1%
Federal Government Employees225.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total440100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Poultney

According to the labor force statistics for Poultney, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,042), 47.3% or 493 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 27 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.8% or 97 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.2% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Poultney
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (17.2%)3 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years125 (67.9%)14 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years82 (79.6%)7 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years28 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years97 (85.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (48.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years22 (71.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years14 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (19.2%)3 (8.1%)
75 Years and over7 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (47.3%)27 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poultney

According to labor force statistics for Poultney, 70.8% of individuals (289) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (408) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 7 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.6% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 63.6% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poultney
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (33.3%)21 (63.6%)
High School Diploma88 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree83 (66.9%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher107 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total289 (70.8%)10 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Poultney

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poultney are Community & Social Service (84 | 18.0%), Education Instruction & Library (59 | 12.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (45 | 9.7%), Management (42 | 9.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (25 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Poultney

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poultney, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Management (90.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (84.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Poultney
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
Business & Financial14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (46.7%)24 (53.3%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (16.0%)21 (84.0%)
Community & Social Service 27 (32.1%)57 (67.9%)
Education, Arts & Media7 (28.0%)18 (72.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (33.9%)39 (66.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (10.0%)18 (90.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)102 (48.3%)109 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Poultney are Food Preparation & Serving (33 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (21 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (8 | 1.7%), and Law Enforcement (6 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Poultney

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Poultney, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (90.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Poultney
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (66.7%)11 (33.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)40 (51.9%)37 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Poultney are Office & Administration (57 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (28 | 6.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Poultney

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Poultney
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3 (10.7%)25 (89.3%)
Office & Administration18 (31.6%)39 (68.4%)
Total (Category)21 (24.7%)64 (75.3%)
Total (Overall)239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Poultney are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 1.1%), and Construction & Extraction (4 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Poultney

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Poultney
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Poultney are Production (55 | 11.8%), Material Moving (25 | 5.4%), and Transportation (4 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Poultney

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Poultney
OccupationMaleFemale
Production38 (69.1%)17 (30.9%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)67 (79.8%)17 (20.2%)
Total (Overall)239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Poultney

Employment Industries in Poultney

The major employment industries in Poultney include Educational Services (89 | 19.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (87 | 18.7%), Manufacturing (80 | 17.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (49 | 10.5%), and Retail Trade (45 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries in Poultney

Employment Industries by Sex in Poultney

The Poultney industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Poultney
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing61 (76.2%)19 (23.7%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade26 (57.8%)19 (42.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services47 (52.8%)42 (47.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance17 (19.5%)70 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services28 (57.1%)21 (42.9%)
Public Administration20 (83.3%)4 (16.7%)
Total239 (51.3%)227 (48.7%)

Education in Poultney

School Enrollment in Poultney

The most common levels of schooling among the 494 students in Poultney are college / undergraduate (308 | 62.4%), middle school (59 | 11.9%), and high school (45 | 9.1%).
School Enrollment in Poultney
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool81.6%
Kindergarten234.7%
Elementary School306.1%
Middle School5911.9%
High School459.1%
College / Undergraduate30862.4%
Graduate / Professional214.3%
Total494100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poultney

Out of a total of 494 students who are enrolled in schools in Poultney, 87 (17.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 407 (82.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poultney
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old44 (91.7%)4 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds69 (86.3%)11 (13.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21 (65.6%)11 (34.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds158 (96.3%)6 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds95 (70.4%)40 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
35 Years and over15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (82.4%)87 (17.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poultney

Education (59 | 20.3%), literature & languages (40 | 13.8%), social sciences (34 | 11.7%), psychology (31 | 10.7%), and computers & mathematics (28 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 290 individuals in Poultney who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poultney
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics289.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural269.0%
Physical & Health Sciences51.7%
Psychology3110.7%
Social Sciences3411.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology134.5%
Business113.8%
Education5920.3%
Literature & Languages4013.8%
Liberal Arts & History196.6%
Visual & Performing Arts10.3%
Communications144.8%
Arts & Humanities93.1%
Total290100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Poultney

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poultney

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Poultney are males with 2 vehicles (76, accounting for 38.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (70, making up 52.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poultney
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (6.6%)17 (11.6%)
1 Vehicle63 (32.0%)36 (24.7%)
2 Vehicles76 (38.6%)70 (47.9%)
3 Vehicles39 (19.8%)6 (4.1%)
4 Vehicles4 (2.0%)10 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.0%)7 (4.8%)
Total197 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Poultney

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Poultney are 30 to 34 minutes (78 commuters, 19.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (69 commuters, 17.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (59 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Poultney
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes297.2%
5 to 9 Minutes6917.2%
10 to 14 Minutes5914.7%
15 to 19 Minutes369.0%
20 to 24 Minutes287.0%
25 to 29 Minutes379.2%
30 to 34 Minutes7819.4%
35 to 39 Minutes30.7%
40 to 44 Minutes235.7%
45 to 59 Minutes153.7%
60 to 89 Minutes123.0%
90 or more Minutes133.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Poultney

The most common commute times in Poultney are 5 to 9 minutes (45 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 23.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Poultney
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (6.9%)14 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes45 (20.5%)24 (13.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes27 (12.3%)32 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (3.2%)29 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (7.8%)11 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (15.1%)4 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes35 (16.0%)43 (23.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes12 (5.5%)11 (6.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes10 (4.6%)5 (2.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes6 (2.7%)7 (3.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poultney

The most frequent times of departure to work in Poultney are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (61, 27.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (34, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poultney
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM16 (7.3%)3 (1.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (1.8%)4 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (2.7%)15 (8.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM43 (19.6%)3 (1.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM61 (27.9%)34 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (10.5%)26 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11 (5.0%)20 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (1.4%)13 (7.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (9.1%)9 (4.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (6.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM18 (8.2%)25 (13.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (4.6%)15 (8.2%)
Total219 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Poultney

Occupancy by Ownership in Poultney

Of the total 402 dwellings in Poultney, owner-occupied units account for 242 (60.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 160 (39.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Poultney
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24260.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16039.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units402100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Poultney

Occupancy by Household Size in Poultney
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household12029.8%
2-Person Household19047.3%
3-Person Household348.5%
4+ Person Household5814.4%
Total Housing Units402100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poultney

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poultney
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (55.8%)53 (44.2%)
2-Person Household118 (62.1%)72 (37.9%)
3-Person Household12 (35.3%)22 (64.7%)
4+ Person Household45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Total Housing Units242 (60.2%)160 (39.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poultney

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poultney
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
High School Diploma49 (44.6%)61 (55.4%)
College/Associate Degree40 (40.4%)59 (59.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher146 (86.4%)23 (13.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poultney

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poultney
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9623.9%
35 to 44 Years5613.9%
45 to 54 Years6816.9%
55 to 64 Years328.0%
65 to 74 Years11127.6%
75 to 84 Years256.2%
85 Years and Over143.5%
Total402100.0%

Housing Finances in Poultney

Median Income by Occupancy in Poultney

Median Income by Occupancy in Poultney
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied242 (60.2%)$87,857
Renter-Occupied160 (39.8%)$38,700
Average402 (100.0%)$67,868

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poultney

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poultney
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006 (2.5%)6 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (3.7%)7 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9994 (1.7%)3 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (4.1%)19 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (4.5%)22 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99910 (4.1%)51 (31.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (22.3%)39 (24.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99959 (24.4%)9 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99963 (26.0%)4 (2.5%)
$150,000 or more16 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poultney

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poultney
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3007 (2.9%)4 (2.5%)
$300 to $49928 (11.6%)24 (15.0%)
$500 to $79954 (22.3%)33 (20.6%)
$800 to $99930 (12.4%)59 (36.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49972 (29.7%)24 (15.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99943 (17.8%)4 (2.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Poultney

Housing Structures in Poultney

Housing Structures in Poultney
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24761.4%
Single Unit, Attached133.2%
2 Unit Apartments4511.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8019.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments133.2%
10 or more Apartments41.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total402100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poultney

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poultney
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached216 (87.5%)31 (12.6%)
Single Unit, Attached10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (22.2%)35 (77.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6 (7.5%)74 (92.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total242 (60.2%)160 (39.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poultney

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poultney
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (2.1%)59 (36.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms24 (9.9%)58 (36.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms72 (29.7%)33 (20.6%)
8 or more Rooms141 (58.3%)8 (5.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poultney

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poultney
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)12 (7.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (5.4%)37 (23.1%)
Electricity8 (3.3%)10 (6.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene158 (65.3%)101 (63.1%)
Coal or Coke31 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Poultney

Household Vehicle Usage in Poultney
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (7.0%)19 (11.9%)
1 Vehicle79 (32.6%)113 (70.6%)
2 Vehicles116 (47.9%)20 (12.5%)
3 or more Vehicles30 (12.4%)8 (5.0%)
Total242 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Poultney

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Poultney

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units101141
Median Property Value$151,600$172,100
Median Household Income$67,578$10
Monthly Housing Costs$573$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,074$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poultney

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poultney
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99914 (13.9%)7 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99980 (79.2%)124 (87.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9997 (6.9%)10 (7.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poultney

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poultney
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (5.9%)5 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99923 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (5.0%)3 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99924 (23.8%)5 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (15.8%)30 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (12.9%)43 (30.5%)
$150,000 or more6 (5.9%)50 (35.5%)
Total101 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poultney

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poultney
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x27 (26.7%)98,542 (69,887.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (12.9%)61 (43.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (19.8%)57 (40.4%)
4.0x or more35 (34.6%)18 (12.8%)
Total101 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poultney

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poultney
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49981 (80.2%)4 (2.8%)
Total101 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Poultney

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poultney

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poultney
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years277 (96.9%)9 (3.2%)
26 to 34 Years101 (80.8%)24 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years110 (97.4%)3 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years87 (91.6%)8 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years56 (90.3%)6 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,200 (96.0%)50 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poultney

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poultney
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen277 (96.9%)9 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poultney

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poultney
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00068 (91.9%)6 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999136 (81.4%)31 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999281 (97.6%)7 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999171 (98.3%)3 (1.7%)
$100,000 and over249 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poultney

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poultney
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 635 (47.9%)41 (56.2%)
6 to 18 Years119 (47.6%)183 (73.2%)
19 to 25 Years74 (25.9%)211 (73.8%)
25 to 34 Years25 (20.0%)78 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years9 (8.0%)101 (89.4%)
45 to 54 Years38 (40.0%)52 (54.7%)
55 to 64 Years25 (40.3%)39 (62.9%)
65 to 74 Years193 (100.0%)132 (68.4%)
75 Years and over53 (100.0%)36 (67.9%)
Total571 (45.7%)873 (69.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poultney

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poultney
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (9.7%)13 (16.9%)
18 to 34 Years36 (14.6%)41 (16.4%)
35 to 64 Years36 (25.7%)45 (34.6%)
65 to 74 Years10 (9.7%)13 (14.4%)
75 Years and over9 (81.8%)22 (52.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Poultney

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Poultney: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years19 (7.7%)2 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.7%)4 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years6 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)4 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Poultney: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (4.4%)9 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.7%)8 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Poultney: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (9.7%)13 (16.9%)
18 to 34 Years24 (9.7%)32 (12.8%)
35 to 64 Years11 (7.9%)16 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.9%)8 (8.9%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)5 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Poultney: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.8%)10 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (12.1%)22 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (6.8%)5 (5.6%)
75 Years and over7 (63.6%)18 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Poultney: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (2.8%)2 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.3%)7 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.9%)3 (3.3%)
75 Years and over3 (27.3%)5 (11.9%)

Technology Access in Poultney

Computing Device Access in Poultney

Computing Device Access in Poultney
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33984.3%
Smartphone29172.4%
Tablet19047.3%
No Computing Device297.2%
Total402100.0%

Internet Access in Poultney

Internet Access in Poultney
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home24661.2%
Cellular Data Only379.2%
Satellite Internet194.7%
No Internet10024.9%
Total402100.0%

Poultney Summary

Poultney is a town located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,196 at the 2010 census. It is the home of Green Mountain College, a small liberal arts college.

History

Poultney was chartered in 1761 by Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire. The town was named after Sir John Poultney, a London merchant and friend of Wentworth. The first settlers arrived in 1770, and the town was incorporated in 1781.
The town was an important center of iron production in the 19th century. The first iron furnace in the town was built in 1791, and by 1810 there were four furnaces in operation. The iron industry declined in the mid-19th century, and the last furnace closed in 1871.

Geography

Poultney is located in the western part of Rutland County, in the Taconic Mountains. It is bordered to the north by the town of Wells, to the east by the town of Castleton, to the south by the town of Granville, and to the west by the town of Pawlet.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 33.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3%) is water. The town is drained by the Poultney River, a tributary of Lake Champlain.

Economy

The economy of Poultney is largely based on tourism and education. The town is home to Green Mountain College, a small liberal arts college, which provides jobs for many of the town's residents. The college also attracts many visitors to the town.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including a number of restaurants, a grocery store, and a hardware store.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,196 people, 845 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 66.3 people per square mile (25.6/km2). There were 945 housing units at an average density of 28.6 per square mile (11.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 845 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $31,964 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,945. About 6.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Poultney?
Total Population of Poultney is 1,250.
What is the Total Male Population of Poultney?
Total Male Population of Poultney is 635.
What is the Total Female Population of Poultney?
Total Female Population of Poultney is 615.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Poultney?
There are 103.25 Males per 100 Females in Poultney.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Poultney?
There are 96.85 Females per 100 Males in Poultney.
What is the Median Population Age in Poultney?
Median Population Age in Poultney is 26.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Poultney
Average Family Size in Poultney is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Poultney
Average Household Size in Poultney is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Poultney?
Per Capita income in Poultney is $24,078.
What is the Median Family Income in Poultney?
Median Family Income in Poultney is $82,500.
What is the Median Household income in Poultney?
Median Household Income in Poultney is $67,868.
What is Family Income Deficit in Poultney?
Family Income Deficit in Poultney is $9,795.
Families that are below poverty line in Poultney earn $9,795 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Poultney?
Inequality or Gini Index in Poultney is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Poultney?
There are 493 People in the Labor Forcein in Poultney.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Poultney?
47.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Poultney.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Poultney?
Unemployment Rate in Poultney is 5.5%.