Saxtons River, VT Demographics

A map of Saxtons River's Population by Race

Saxtons River, Vermont has an estimated population of 553, a large increase from the 479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.8% White, 8.9% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saxtons River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saxtons River has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Saxtons River, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 23.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saxtons River is ranked the 70th 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). Saxtons River was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saxtons River's White Population

480 residents of Saxtons River, or 86.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saxtons River is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Saxtons River ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's White population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Saxtons River's population has decreased from 87.7% to 86.8%.

Saxtons River is more White than neighboring North Walpole (84.8% White), and Grafton (81.7% White). Saxtons River is less White than neighboring Bellows Falls (89.4% White), North Westminster (100% White), and Westminster (94.8% White).

Saxtons River's Black Population

0 residents of Saxtons River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saxtons River is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Saxtons River ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Saxtons River's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Saxtons River is less Black than neighboring Bellows Falls (0.6% Black).

Saxtons River's Asian Population

20 residents of Saxtons River, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saxtons River is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Saxtons River ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Saxtons River's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.6%.

Saxtons River is more Asian than neighboring Bellows Falls (2.5% Asian), North Westminster (0% Asian), North Walpole (0% Asian), Westminster (0% Asian), and Grafton (0% Asian).

Saxtons River's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Saxtons River, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saxtons River is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Saxtons River ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Saxtons River's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.7%.

Saxtons River is more Hispanic than neighboring North Westminster (0% Hispanic), and North Walpole (0% Hispanic). Saxtons River is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellows Falls (0.8% Hispanic), Westminster (5.2% Hispanic), and Grafton (18.3% Hispanic).

Saxtons River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Saxtons River, 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 Saxtons River is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Saxtons River ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saxtons River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Saxtons River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellows Falls (2.1% Native American/Other), and North Walpole (4.3% Native American/Other).

Saxtons River's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Saxtons River, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saxtons River is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Saxtons River ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxtons River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Saxtons River's population has increased from 5.6% to 8.9%.

Saxtons River is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellows Falls (4.6% Multiracial), North Westminster (0% Multiracial), Westminster (0% Multiracial), and Grafton (0% Multiracial). Saxtons River is less Multiracial than neighboring North Walpole (10.9% 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.