Walden town, Vermont
Walden town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Walden town is a geographic entity located in Caledonia County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 947. The land area covers 38.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 947 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.8 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 464 | ±77 | 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 | 675 | ±99 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 464 | ±77 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 211 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $238,900 | ±$23,323 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | ±$136 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,000 | ±$14,593 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,089 | ±$5,092 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±5.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 96 | ±58 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 629 | ±133 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±20.9% |
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 WALDEN
GUS Population: 959 (2024)
ID: 209675
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
12 VT ROUTE 215, WEST DANVILLE VT 05873-9859
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COUNTY OF CALEDONIA
GUS Population: 30,535 (2024)
ID: 176534
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT JUDGE
1126 MAIN ST, STE 4, SAINT JOHNSBURY VT 05819-2765
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Walden | PK-08 | Walden, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barnet, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | West Burke, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cabot, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Plainfield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Craftsbury Common, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Danville, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | East Montpelier, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Lake Elmore, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hardwick, 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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Sterling College
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College | 13.8 mi away | 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827-0072 |
8025867711
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WALDEN COMMUNITY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 135 CAHOON FARM RD., WEST DANVILLE, VT, 05873 |
(802) 563-3000
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Community College of Vermont
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College | 22.4 mi away | 660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028284060
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N. DANVILLE BRAINERD MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 4215 BRUCE BADGER MEM. HWY., N. DANVILLE, VT, 05828 | — |
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Vermont College of Fine Arts
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College | 23.3 mi away | 36 College St, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028288600
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POPE MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 121 PARK ST., DANVILLE, VT, 05828 |
(802) 684-2256
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Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor
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College | 23.6 mi away | 575 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 1, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8022243001
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JEUDEVINE MEMORIAL
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 93 N. MAIN ST., HARDWICK, VT, 05843 |
(802) 472-5948
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GREENSBORO FREE
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 53 WILSON ST., GREENSBORO, VT, 05841 |
(802) 533-2531
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CABOT PUBLIC
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 3084 MAIN ST., CABOT, VT, 05647 |
(802) 563-2721
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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 SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT US, located 11.2 miles from Walden town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4° | 9.0° | 18.7° | 2.66" | 19.9" |
| February | 32.5° | 10.3° | 21.4° | 2.21" | 19.9" |
| March | 42.2° | 19.9° | 31.1° | 2.47" | 15.8" |
| April | 56.7° | 32.0° | 44.4° | 3.15" | 4.7" |
| May | 69.8° | 43.6° | 56.7° | 3.76" | 0.1" |
| June | 77.6° | 53.3° | 65.4° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.2° | 58.2° | 69.7° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.4° | 56.6° | 68.0° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.2° | 49.3° | 60.7° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.9° | 38.2° | 48.5° | 3.95" | 0.5" |
| November | 45.0° | 28.3° | 36.6° | 3.02" | 5.9" |
| December | 33.1° | 17.2° | 25.1° | 3.18" | 20.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Bend CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Danville CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Hardwick CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Cabot CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Greensboro CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Sheffield CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5000575700. • 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.