Poultney, VT Demographics

A map of Poultney's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	948	999	91.8%	92.6%
Hispanic	45	15	4.4%	1.4%
Multiracial	40	48	3.9%	4.4%
Black	0	9	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

Poultney, Vermont has an estimated population of 1,033, a decrease from the 1,079 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 4.4% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poultney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poultney has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Poultney, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poultney is ranked the 49th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Poultney was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poultney's White Population

948 residents of Poultney, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Poultney ranks 69th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's White population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. White residents' share of Poultney's population has decreased from 92.6% to 91.8%.

Poultney is more White than neighboring East Poultney (76.1% White), Fair Haven (91.7% White), Castleton (88.7% White), and Wells (81.8% White). Poultney is less White than neighboring Castleton Four Corners (98.2% White).

Poultney's Black Population

0 residents of Poultney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Poultney ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Poultney's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Poultney is less Black than neighboring Fair Haven (0.7% Black), and Castleton (2.9% Black).

Poultney's Asian Population

0 residents of Poultney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Poultney ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Poultney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Poultney's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Poultney, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Poultney ranks 116th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poultney's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.4%.

Poultney is more Hispanic than neighboring East Poultney (0% Hispanic), Fair Haven (0.6% Hispanic), Castleton Four Corners (1.8% Hispanic), and Wells (0% Hispanic). Poultney is less Hispanic than neighboring Castleton (6.3% Hispanic).

Poultney's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poultney, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Poultney ranks 94th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poultney's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Poultney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Haven (0.4% Native American/Other).

Poultney's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Poultney, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poultney is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Poultney ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poultney's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Poultney's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.9%.

Poultney is more Multiracial than neighboring Castleton Four Corners (0% Multiracial), and Castleton (2.1% Multiracial). Poultney is less Multiracial than neighboring East Poultney (23.9% Multiracial), Fair Haven (6.7% Multiracial), and Wells (18.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.