Poultney town, Vermont
Poultney town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Poultney town is a geographic entity located in Rutland County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,962. The land area covers 42.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,962 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,028 | ±115 | 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 | 1,451 | ±149 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,028 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 423 | ±114 |
| Median Home Value | $206,200 | ±$18,494 |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,617 | ±$5,782 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,568 | ±$6,071 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 251 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,336 | ±185 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.9% | ±7.7% |
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: 2,995 (2024)
ID: 135962
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
21 LAKE RD, POULTNEY VT 05764
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COUNTY OF RUTLAND
GUS Population: 60,198 (2024)
ID: 176537
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
83 CENTER ST, RUTLAND VT 05701-4039
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Poultney | PK-06 | Poultney, VT | |
| Regular School Poultney | 07-12 | Poultney, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Chittenden, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Benson, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Castleton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | North Clarendon, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Danby, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HARTFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fair Haven, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fair Haven, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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POULTNEY PUBLIC
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 205 MAIN ST., STE 1, POULTNEY, VT, 05764 |
(802) 287-5556
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CASTLETON FREE
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 638 MAIN ST., CASTLETON, VT, 05735 |
(802) 468-5574
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MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS PUBLIC
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 39 WEST ST., MIDDLETOWN SPGS., VT, 05757 |
(802) 235-2435
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FAIR HAVEN FREE
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 107 MAIN ST., FAIR HAVEN, VT, 05743 |
(802) 265-8011
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WEST RUTLAND FREE
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 595 MAIN ST., WEST RUTLAND, VT, 05777 |
(802) 438-2964
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WELLS VILLAGE
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 5 EAST WELLS RD., WELLS, VT, 05774 |
(802) 645-0611
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TINMOUTH
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 9 MTN. VIEW RD., TINMOUTH, VT, 05773 |
(802) 446-2498
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PEMBER LIBRARY & MUSEUM
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 33 WEST MAIN STREET, GRANVILLE, NY, 12832 |
(518) 642-2525
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WHITEHALL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 12 WILLIAMS STREET, WHITEHALL, NY, 12887 |
(518) 499-1366
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BAILEY MEMORIAL
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 111 MOULTON AVE., N. CLARENDON, VT, 05759 |
(802) 747-7743
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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 WHITEHALL, NY US, located 10.7 miles from Poultney town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 12.1° | 21.2° | 3.00" | — |
| February | 34.0° | 12.5° | 23.2° | 2.57" | — |
| March | 43.1° | 22.4° | 32.8° | 2.99" | — |
| April | 57.9° | 35.2° | 46.6° | 3.30" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 47.2° | 59.1° | 3.33" | — |
| June | 79.1° | 56.5° | 67.8° | 4.37" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 61.3° | 72.4° | 4.36" | — |
| August | 81.7° | 59.9° | 70.8° | 4.45" | — |
| September | 73.9° | 51.8° | 62.8° | 3.58" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 40.7° | 50.7° | 4.05" | — |
| November | 47.2° | 30.7° | 38.9° | 2.98" | — |
| December | 35.5° | 20.5° | 28.0° | 3.57" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Poultney CDP | CDP | 1.6 mi | — |
| Poultney village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Castleton CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Middletown Springs CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Castleton Four Corners CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Fair Haven CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002156875. • 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.