West Pawlet, VT Demographics

A map of West Pawlet's Population by Race

West Pawlet, Vermont has an estimated population of 368, a dramatic increase from the 220 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.5% White, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pawlet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pawlet has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 West Pawlet, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 1.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pawlet is ranked the 98th 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). West Pawlet was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pawlet's White Population

366 residents of West Pawlet, or 99.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pawlet is higher than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. West Pawlet ranks 64th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pawlet's White population has grown by an estimated 79.4%. White residents' share of West Pawlet's population has increased from 92.7% to 99.5%.

West Pawlet is more White than neighboring Granville (84.5% White), Pawlet (87.9% White), Wells (81.8% White), North Granville (86.8% White), and Poultney (91.8% White).

West Pawlet's Black Population

0 residents of West Pawlet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pawlet is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. West Pawlet ranks 128th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pawlet's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Pawlet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Pawlet is less Black than neighboring North Granville (1.3% Black).

West Pawlet's Asian Population

2 residents of West Pawlet, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pawlet is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. West Pawlet ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pawlet's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of West Pawlet's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

West Pawlet is more Asian than neighboring Pawlet (0% Asian), Wells (0% Asian), North Granville (0% Asian), and Poultney (0% Asian). West Pawlet is less Asian than neighboring Granville (5.1% Asian).

West Pawlet's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Pawlet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pawlet is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Pawlet ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pawlet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pawlet's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

West Pawlet is less Hispanic than neighboring Granville (9.1% Hispanic), Pawlet (11.5% Hispanic), North Granville (8.1% Hispanic), and Poultney (4.4% Hispanic).

West Pawlet's Native American/Other Population

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

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

West Pawlet's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Pawlet, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pawlet is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Pawlet ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pawlet's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pawlet's population has decreased from 5.5% to 0.0%.

West Pawlet is less Multiracial than neighboring Granville (1.3% Multiracial), Pawlet (0.6% Multiracial), Wells (18.2% Multiracial), North Granville (3.8% Multiracial), and Poultney (3.9% 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.