Orwell town, Vermont
Orwell town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Orwell town is a geographic entity located in Addison County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,250. The land area covers 47.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,250 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.5 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 519 | ±67 | 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 | 656 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 519 | ±67 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 137 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $335,600 | ±$24,584 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,105 | ±$51 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,417 | ±$22,458 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,944 | ±$4,625 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% | ±5.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 139 | ±73 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 659 | ±107 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.4% | ±5.1% |
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: 1,255 (2024)
ID: 176574
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD CHAIR
PO BOX 32, ORWELL VT 05760-0032
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COUNTY OF ADDISON
GUS Population: 38,047 (2024)
ID: 176533
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADDISON COUNTY COURT TREASURER
ADDISON COUNTY COURT, 7 MAHADY CT, MIDDLEBURY VT 05753-6014
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Orwell | PK-06 | Orwell, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Benson, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cornwall, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bridport, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CROWN POINT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Castleton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fair Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fair Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pittsford, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Middlebury, 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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Middlebury College
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College | 14.7 mi away | Old Chapel, Middlebury, VT, 05753 |
8024435000
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ORWELL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 473 MAIN ST., ORWELL, VT, 05760 |
(802) 948-2041
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PLATT MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 279 MAIN ST., SHOREHAM, VT, 05770 |
(802) 897-2647
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BENSON PUBLIC
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 2724 STAGE RD., BENSON, VT, 05731 |
(802) 537-4181
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TICONDEROGA BLACK WATCH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 99 MONTCALM STREET, TICONDEROGA, NY, 12883 |
(518) 585-7380
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BRANDON FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 4 FRANKLIN ST., BRANDON, VT, 05733 |
(802) 247-8230
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SALISBURY FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 918 MAPLE ST., SALISBURY, VT, 05769 |
(802) 458-0747
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CORNWALL FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 2629 RTE. 30, CORNWALL, VT, 05753 |
(802) 462-3615
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HAMMOND LIBRARY OF CROWN POINT
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 2732 MAIN STREET, CROWN POINT, NY, 12928 |
(518) 597-3616
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MACLURE
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 840 ARCH ST., PITTSFORD, VT, 05763 |
(802) 483-2972
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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 CORNWALL, VT US, located 10.8 miles from Orwell town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1° | 9.2° | 18.2° | 2.55" | 13.3" |
| February | 30.3° | 10.3° | 20.3° | 2.07" | 13.3" |
| March | 39.5° | 20.1° | 29.8° | 2.42" | 11.9" |
| April | 53.6° | 32.7° | 43.2° | 3.35" | 2.6" |
| May | 67.0° | 45.0° | 56.0° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.5° | 54.5° | 65.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.4° | 59.6° | 70.0° | 4.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 57.0° | 67.8° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 49.1° | 60.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.4° | 38.0° | 47.7° | 3.96" | 0.3" |
| November | 44.3° | 28.4° | 36.4° | 2.85" | 3.8" |
| December | 33.0° | 17.5° | 25.3° | 3.02" | 13.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Ticonderoga CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Brandon CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Castleton Four Corners CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| Pittsford CDP | CDP | 14.3 mi | — |
| East Middlebury CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000153725. • 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.