Swanton town, Vermont
Swanton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Swanton town is a geographic entity located in Franklin County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,894. The land area covers 48.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,894 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,610 | ±170 | 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 | 2,971 | ±217 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,610 | ±170 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 361 | ±148 |
| Median Home Value | $285,100 | ±$35,075 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,257 | ±$133 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,371 | ±$13,820 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,928 | ±$5,979 |
| Poverty Rate | 13% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 888 | ±405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,382 | ±392 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±3.4% |
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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TOWN OF SWANTON
GUS Population: 6,854 (2024)
ID: 205559
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 711, SWANTON VT 05488-0711
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COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
GUS Population: 51,066 (2024)
ID: 140619
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
17 CHURCH ST, SAINT ALBANS VT 05458
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Swanton | 07-12 | Swanton, VT | |
| Regular School Swanton | PK-06 | Swanton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Alburgh, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Saint Albans, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTSBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Fairfield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Franklin, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Saint Albans, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Grand Isle, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Highgate Center, 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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CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
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College | 22.3 mi away | 75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-1438 |
5185627510
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SWANTON PUBLIC
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 1 FIRST ST., SWANTON, VT, 05488 |
(802) 868-7656
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State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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College | 22.5 mi away | 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-2681 |
5185642000
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FRANKLIN-GRAND ISLE BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 100 ROBIN HOOD DR., SWANTON, VT, 05488 |
(802) 868-5077
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Clinton Community College
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College | 23.8 mi away | 136 Clinton Point Dr., Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 |
5185624200
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HIGHGATE PUBLIC
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 17 MILL HILL, HIGHGATE, VT, 05459 |
(802) 868-3970
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Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES
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College Vocational | 24.4 mi away | 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901-0455 |
5185610100
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ST. ALBANS FREE
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 11 MAIDEN LANE, ST. ALBANS, VT, 05478 |
(802) 524-1507
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SHELDON MUNICIPAL
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 1640 MAIN ST., SHELDON, VT, 05483 |
(802) 933-7323
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ALBURGH PUBLIC
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 16 S. MAIN ST., ALBURG, VT, 05440 |
(802) 796-6077
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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 ST ALBANS RADIO, VT US, located 3.8 miles from Swanton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1° | 8.2° | 16.7° | 2.12" | 16.9" |
| February | 28.5° | 10.4° | 19.4° | 1.85" | 18.3" |
| March | 36.8° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 2.63" | 16.2" |
| April | 52.0° | 33.4° | 42.7° | 3.23" | 6.2" |
| May | 65.7° | 46.2° | 56.0° | 3.24" | 0.1" |
| June | 74.4° | 55.8° | 65.1° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.4° | 60.9° | 70.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.2° | 58.9° | 68.0° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.4° | 51.0° | 60.2° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.1° | 39.7° | 47.9° | 3.86" | 1.2" |
| November | 44.0° | 29.5° | 36.8° | 2.86" | 5.0" |
| December | 32.3° | 17.8° | 25.0° | 2.62" | 16.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanton village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Highgate Center CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Highgate Springs CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| St. Albans city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Alburgh village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Rouses Point village | Village | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001171725. • 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.