Bellows Falls is a village located in Windham County Vermont. Bellows Falls has a 2024 population of 2,762. Bellows Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,789 in 2020.
The average household income in Bellows Falls is $64,805 with a poverty rate of 19.73%. The median age in Bellows Falls is 41.9 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bellows Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,448 | 86.69% |
| Two or more races | 193 | 6.83% |
| Asian | 95 | 3.36% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,292 | 2.14 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Non Family | 744 | 1.25 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 341 | 3.16 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 187 | 3.71 | 12.3 | 87.7 |
| Male | 20 | 3.55 | 25 | 75 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
47.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 1.05% |
| Associates Degree | 109 | 5.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 340 | 17.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 239 | 12.51% |
| High School Graduate | 684 | 35.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 490 | 25.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,650 | 1,611 | 534 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 88 | 18 |
| Asian | 95 | 95 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 52 | 10 |
| Black | 43 | 43 | 20 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 46.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,761 | $76,250 | $52,891 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,882 | $104,615 | $78,158 |
| High School Graduate | $32,628 | $34,184 | $20,568 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,440 | $45,977 | $40,507 |
| Some College | $36,292 | $0 | $36,750 |
$41,440
Average Earnings
$45,977
Average Male
$40,507
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96% of Bellows Falls residents speak only English, while 4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,397 | 488 | 20.36% |
| Multiple | 193 | 28 | 14.51% |
| Asian | 95 | 18 | 18.95% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
19.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.19%
Male Poverty Rate
13.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bellows Falls is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bellows Falls is Multiple, with 14.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.5% |
| High School | 18.69% |
| Some College | 14.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.35% |
| Female Employed | 6.87% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $78,903 |
| Households | $52,813 | $64,805 |
| Married Families | $91,301 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,457 | $48,871 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
206
Number of Veterans
128
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 10.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.11%
Born in Bellows Falls
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
2.37%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
96.49% of Bellows Falls residents were born in the United States, with 45.11% having been born in Vermont. 2.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,729 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 2,735 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 2,742 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 2,749 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 2,755 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 2,762 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 2,769 | -4 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 2,773 | -26 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 2,799 | 10 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 2,789 | -177 | -5.97% |
| 2019 | 2,966 | -35 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 3,001 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,016 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 3,032 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 3,038 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 3,057 | -16 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 3,073 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 3,094 | -17 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 3,111 | -29 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 3,140 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,165 | -148 | -4.47% |
| 1990 | 3,313 | -143 | -4.14% |
| 1980 | 3,456 | -49 | -1.4% |
| 1970 | 3,505 | -326 | -8.51% |
| 1960 | 3,831 | -50 | -1.29% |
| 1950 | 3,881 | -355 | -8.38% |
| 1940 | 4,236 | 306 | 7.79% |
| 1930 | 3,930 | -930 | -19.14% |
| 1920 | 4,860 | -23 | -0.47% |
| 1910 | 4,883 | 546 | 12.59% |
| 1900 | 4,337 | 1,245 | 40.27% |
| 1890 | 3,092 | 363 | 13.3% |