Jamaica town, Vermont
Jamaica town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jamaica town is a geographic entity located in Windham County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 979. The land area covers 48.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 979 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.1 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 447 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,109 | ±112 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 447 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 662 | ±87 |
| Median Home Value | $347,800 | ±$49,957 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | ±$464 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,219 | ±$19,072 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,023 | ±$14,333 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 40 | ±27 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 444 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.4% | ±6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 989 (2024)
ID: 176652
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD CHARI
PO BOX 173, JAMAICA VT 05343-0173
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COUNTY OF WINDHAM
GUS Population: 45,627 (2024)
ID: 135929
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
PO BOX 207, NEWFANE VT 05345-0207
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jamaica | PK | Jamaica, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chester, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Dorset, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | East Dover, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | East Dummerston, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Londonderry, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Grafton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Chester, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Townshend, VT | |
| 9 Nearby | 9-17 | NEWFANE, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Landmark College
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College | 17.8 mi away | 19 River Rd South, Putney, VT, 05346 |
8023876700
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JAMAICA FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 17 DEPOT ST., JAMAICA, VT, 05343 |
(802) 874-4901
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SIT Graduate Institute
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College | 19.4 mi away | 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0676 |
8022577751
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WARDSBORO FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 170 MAIN ST., WARDSBORO, VT, 05355 |
(802) 896-6988
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Bennington College
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College | 24.6 mi away | One College Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201-6003 |
8024425401
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WINHALL MEMORIAL
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 2 LOWER TAYLOR HILL RD., BONDVILLE, VT, 05340 |
(802) 297-9741
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SOUTH LONDONDERRY FREE
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 15 OLD SCHOOL ST., S. LONDONDERRY, VT, 05155 |
(802) 824-3371
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WINDHAM TOWN
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 26 HARRINGTON RD., WINDHAM, VT, 05359 |
(802) 875-2244
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TOWNSHEND PUBLIC
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 1971 RTE. 30, TOWNSHEND, VT, 05353 |
(802) 365-4039
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DOVER FREE
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 22 HOLLAND RD., SUITE 1, EAST DOVER, VT, 05341 |
(802) 348-7488
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PERU, VT US, located 11.9 miles from Jamaica town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6° | 7.8° | 17.2° | 3.90" | — |
| February | 30.5° | 10.4° | 20.5° | 3.40" | — |
| March | 37.9° | 17.3° | 27.6° | 4.15" | — |
| April | 50.3° | 29.8° | 40.1° | 3.97" | — |
| May | 64.1° | 42.0° | 53.1° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 69.7° | 51.3° | 60.5° | 5.01" | — |
| July | 74.7° | 56.4° | 65.6° | 4.49" | — |
| August | 72.9° | 54.6° | 63.8° | 4.64" | — |
| September | 67.0° | 47.4° | 57.2° | 3.98" | — |
| October | 56.0° | 36.7° | 46.4° | 5.16" | — |
| November | 42.7° | 25.8° | 34.3° | 3.75" | — |
| December | 32.1° | 15.9° | 24.0° | 4.47" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Stratton Mountain CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Wardsboro CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| South Londonderry CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Townshend CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Londonderry CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002536175. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.