Whitingham town, Vermont
Whitingham town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Whitingham town is a geographic entity located in Windham County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,336. The land area covers 36.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,336 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±7.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 559 | ±90 | 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 | 918 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 559 | ±90 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $262,300 | ±$29,613 |
| Median Gross Rent | $673 | ±$150 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,625 | ±$10,782 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,420 | ±$6,591 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | ±15.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 211 | ±209 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±6.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 542 | ±92 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.8% | ±17% |
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 WHITINGHAM
GUS Population: 1,351 (2024)
ID: 176657
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SELECTBOARD OFFICE
PO BOX 529, JACKSONVILLE VT 05342-0529
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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 Whitingham | 06-12 | Whitingham, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Florida, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brattleboro, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Shelburne Falls, MA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Clarksburg, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | North Adams, MA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Colrain, MA |
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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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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College | 13.4 mi away | 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247-4100 |
4136625000
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WHITINGHAM FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 2948 VT RTE. 100, JACKSONVILLE, VT, 05342 |
(802) 368-7506
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Charles H McCann Technical School
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 70 Hodges Cross Rd, North Adams, MA, 01247-3999 |
4136635383181
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READSBORO COMMUNITY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 301 PHELPS LA., READSBORO, VT, 05350 |
(802) 423-5460
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SIT Graduate Institute
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College | 17.1 mi away | 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0676 |
8022577751
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MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 3B SCHOOL ST., MONROE BRIDGE, MA, 01352 | — |
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Greenfield Community College
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College | 17.4 mi away | One College Dr, Greenfield, MA, 01301-9739 |
4137751000
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HEATH FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 18 JACOBS RD., HEATH, MA, 01339 |
(413) 337-4934
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Williams College
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College | 17.6 mi away | 880 Main St, Williamstown, MA, 01267 |
4135973131
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PETTEE MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 16 S. MAIN ST., WILMINGTON, VT, 05363 |
(802) 464-8557
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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 ROWE 3NE, MA US, located 3.1 miles from Whitingham town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9° | 11.1° | 20.0° | 4.25" | — |
| February | 31.3° | 12.6° | 22.0° | 3.71" | — |
| March | 38.6° | 19.9° | 29.3° | 4.39" | — |
| April | 50.9° | 31.5° | 41.2° | 4.37" | — |
| May | 62.9° | 41.8° | 52.4° | 4.01" | — |
| June | 70.4° | 51.8° | 61.1° | 4.65" | — |
| July | 75.1° | 56.6° | 65.9° | 4.82" | — |
| August | 74.6° | 54.6° | 64.6° | 4.82" | — |
| September | 68.3° | 47.5° | 57.9° | 4.60" | — |
| October | 56.2° | 36.2° | 46.2° | 4.99" | — |
| November | 44.3° | 27.6° | 36.0° | 3.88" | — |
| December | 34.4° | 18.6° | 26.5° | 4.66" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitingham CDP | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Jacksonville village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Readsboro CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Wilmington CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Chimney Hill CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Stamford CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002583950. • 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.