Worcester town, Vermont
Worcester town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Worcester town is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 951. The land area covers 38.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 951 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 404 | ±66 | 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 | 488 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 404 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 84 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $271,100 | ±$27,392 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,023 | ±$136 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,833 | ±$18,237 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,189 | ±$5,517 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 49 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 502 | ±88 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.2% | ±16.3% |
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 WORCESTER
GUS Population: 960 (2024)
ID: 114430
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 161, WORCESTER VT 05682-1030
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COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 59,844 (2024)
ID: 176538
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
65 STATE ST, MONTPELIER VT 05602-3594
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Worcester | PK-06 | Worcester, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Berlin, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Waterbury, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Cabot, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Plainfield, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Duxbury, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | East Montpelier, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Lake Elmore, VT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hyde Park, VT | |
| 3 Nearby | 2-13 | MORRISVILLE, 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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Community College of Vermont
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College | 10.0 mi away | 660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028284060
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STOWE FREE
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 90 POND ST., STOWE, VT, 05672 |
(802) 253-6145
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Vermont College of Fine Arts
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College | 11.8 mi away | 36 College St, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8028288600
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WOODBURY COMMUNITY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 69 VALLEY LAKE RD., WOODBURY, VT, 05681 |
(802) 472-5715
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Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor
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College | 11.8 mi away | 575 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 1, Montpelier, VT, 05602 |
8022243001
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MORRISTOWN CENTENNIAL
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 7 RICHMOND ST., MORRISVILLE, VT, 05661 |
(802) 888-3853
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Sterling College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827-0072 |
8025867711
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WATERBURY PUBLIC
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 28 N. MAIN ST., WATERBURY, VT, 05676 |
(802) 244-7036
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Norwich University
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College | 19.9 mi away | 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT, 05663-1035 |
8024852000
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GLEE MERRITT KELLEY COMMUNITY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | SCHOOL HILL DR., WOLCOTT, VT, 05680 |
(802) 472-6551
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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 WORCESTER 2 W, VT US, located 3.5 miles from Worcester town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0° | 8.3° | 17.1° | 3.17" | 27.0" |
| February | 29.1° | 10.3° | 19.7° | 2.82" | 28.5" |
| March | 37.9° | 18.6° | 28.2° | 3.13" | 21.0" |
| April | 50.9° | 31.9° | 41.4° | 3.69" | 8.0" |
| May | 64.6° | 44.1° | 54.3° | 4.27" | 0.8" |
| June | 72.4° | 53.2° | 62.8° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.9° | 57.7° | 67.3° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 74.8° | 55.7° | 65.3° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| September | 67.6° | 48.0° | 57.8° | 3.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.1° | 37.6° | 45.9° | 4.28" | 2.1" |
| November | 41.6° | 27.5° | 34.5° | 3.60" | 10.4" |
| December | 30.9° | 17.0° | 23.9° | 3.87" | 27.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Stowe CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Waterbury Center CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Morrisville village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Waterbury CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Wolcott CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002386125. • 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.