South Shaftsbury, VT Demographics

A map of South Shaftsbury's Population by Race

South Shaftsbury, Vermont has an estimated population of 566, a large decrease from the 681 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 12.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Shaftsbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Shaftsbury 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 South Shaftsbury, that probability was 17.5% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Shaftsbury is ranked the 69th 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). South Shaftsbury was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Shaftsbury's White Population

498 residents of South Shaftsbury, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Shaftsbury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Shaftsbury ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's White population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has decreased from 90.6% to 88.0%.

South Shaftsbury is more White than neighboring North Bennington (87.6% White), and Arlington (83.7% White). South Shaftsbury is less White than neighboring Old Bennington (98.4% White), Bennington (90.1% White), and Pownal Center (97.4% White).

South Shaftsbury's Black Population

0 residents of South Shaftsbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Shaftsbury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Shaftsbury ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

South Shaftsbury is less Black than neighboring North Bennington (0.1% Black), Bennington (0.5% Black), and Arlington (0.9% Black).

South Shaftsbury's Asian Population

0 residents of South Shaftsbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Shaftsbury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. South Shaftsbury ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

South Shaftsbury is less Asian than neighboring North Bennington (5.7% Asian), Bennington (1.2% Asian), and Arlington (0.2% Asian).

South Shaftsbury's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Shaftsbury, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Shaftsbury is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Shaftsbury ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

South Shaftsbury is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bennington (1.3% Hispanic), Bennington (2.6% Hispanic), Arlington (11% Hispanic), and Pownal Center (2.6% Hispanic).

South Shaftsbury's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Shaftsbury, 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 South Shaftsbury is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Shaftsbury ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Shaftsbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Bennington (0.1% Native American/Other), Bennington (1% Native American/Other), and Arlington (1.2% Native American/Other).

South Shaftsbury's Multiracial Population

68 residents of South Shaftsbury, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Shaftsbury is higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Shaftsbury ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Shaftsbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Shaftsbury's population has increased from 6.5% to 12.0%.

South Shaftsbury is more Multiracial than neighboring North Bennington (5.2% Multiracial), Old Bennington (1.6% Multiracial), Bennington (4.6% Multiracial), Arlington (3% Multiracial), and Pownal Center (0% 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.