Shaftsbury town is located in Bennington County Vermont. Shaftsbury town has a 2024 population of 3,613. Shaftsbury town is currently growing at a rate of 0.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Shaftsbury town is $127,171 with a poverty rate of 7.19%. The median age in Shaftsbury town is 45.7 years: 42.6 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shaftsbury town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,323 | 92.33% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 6.28% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.86% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,307 | 2.75 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Married | 866 | 3.07 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 324 | 1.5 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 107 | 4.02 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Male | 10 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
89.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 322 | 12.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 478 | 18.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 577 | 22.42% |
| High School Graduate | 760 | 29.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 1.48% |
| Some College | 257 | 9.98% |
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 | 2,342 | 2,162 | 988 |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 138 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,611 | $0 | $52,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,627 | $0 | $58,811 |
| High School Graduate | $65,321 | $67,769 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $171,806 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,750 | $68,135 | $53,597 |
| Some College | $55,125 | $66,696 | $46,607 |
$56,750
Average Earnings
$68,135
Average Male
$53,597
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of Shaftsbury town residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,251 | 197 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 92 | 61 | 66.3% |
7.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.48%
Male Poverty Rate
6.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shaftsbury town is Hispanic, with 66.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shaftsbury town is White, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.78% |
| Some College | 4.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,659 | $149,665 |
| Households | $103,247 | $127,171 |
| Married Families | $133,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,638 | $57,259 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
110
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 4.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
46.4%
Born in Shaftsbury town
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.58% of Shaftsbury town residents were born in the United States, with 46.4% having been born in Vermont. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,628 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 3,625 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 3,622 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2026 | 3,619 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 3,616 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 3,613 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2023 | 3,610 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,607 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 3,616 | 22 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 3,594 | 163 | 4.75% |
| 2019 | 3,431 | -14 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 3,445 | -8 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 3,453 | -16 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 3,469 | -30 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 3,499 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 3,501 | -37 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 3,538 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 3,545 | -16 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 3,561 | -25 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 3,586 | 0 | 0% |