Westminster town, Vermont
Westminster town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Westminster town is a geographic entity located in Windham County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,932. The land area covers 45.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,932 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.5 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,284 | ±127 | 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 | 1,465 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,284 | ±127 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 181 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $273,800 | ±$35,208 |
| Median Gross Rent | $916 | ±$126 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,491 | ±$3,579 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,024 | ±$8,232 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 261 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,533 | ±230 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.1% | ±10.9% |
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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GUS Population: 2,980 (2024)
ID: 211883
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 147, WESTMINSTER VT 05158-0147
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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 Westminster | PK-06 | Westminster, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Acworth, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Alstead, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Charlestown, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chester, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Chesterfield, NH |
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 | 6.7 mi away | 19 River Rd South, Putney, VT, 05346 |
8023876700
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BUTTERFIELD
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 3534 US RTE. 5, WESTMINSTER, VT, 05158 |
(802) 722-4891
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Keene Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 12.8 mi away | 800 Park Ave, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573736
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WESTMINSTER WEST PUBLIC
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 3409 WESTMINSTER W. RD., WESTMINSTER WEST, VT, 05346 |
(802) 387-4682
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SIT Graduate Institute
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College | 13.0 mi away | 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0676 |
8022577751
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WALPOLE TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 48 MAIN STREET, WALPOLE, NH, 03608 |
(603) 756-9806
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Antioch University-New England
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College | 14.6 mi away | 40 Avon St, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573122
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ROCKINGHAM FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 65 WESTMINSTER ST., BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 05101 |
(802) 463-4270
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Keene State College
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College | 15.4 mi away | 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1506 |
6033521909
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NORTH WALPOLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 70 CHURCH STREET, NORTH WALPOLE, NH, 03609 |
(603) 445-5153
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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 WALPOLE 2S NEPP, NH US, located 4.7 miles from Westminster town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.5° | 21.7° | 3.17" | — |
| February | 33.2° | 13.5° | 23.4° | 2.98" | — |
| March | 42.4° | 21.3° | 31.9° | 3.59" | — |
| April | 55.5° | 33.4° | 44.5° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 66.9° | 43.8° | 55.4° | 3.44" | — |
| June | 75.3° | 53.3° | 64.3° | 5.07" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 79.3° | 56.4° | 67.9° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 72.1° | 48.7° | 60.4° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 59.6° | 37.5° | 48.6° | 4.56" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 28.4° | 37.5° | 3.63" | — |
| December | 36.1° | 19.3° | 27.7° | 3.82" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Walpole CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| North Westminster CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Saxtons River village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Bellows Falls village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| North Walpole CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002581400. • 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.