Caledonia County, Vermont

VT · FIPS 50005 Democrat

Located in Vermont, Caledonia County has a population of 30,475 residents and a median age of 46.0 years, making it the #1,467 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.7%. The median home value is $227,900, and the median household income is $69,970, which is 7% below the national median.

30,475
Population
#1,467 of 3,222
$69,970
Median Income
-6.9% #1,202 of 3,222
46.0 years
Median Age
+18.3% #606 of 3,222
11.7%
Poverty Rate
-7.0% #1,199 of 3,222

Demographics

Caledonia County has a population of 30,475, making it the #1,467 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Caledonia County is $69,970, ranking #1,202 out of 3,222 counties — 6.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Income#1,202
$69,970
-6.9%
vs nation
63th percentile
Per Capita#786
$40,336
-2.2%
vs nation
76th percentile
Poverty#1,199
11.7%
-7.0%
vs nation
63th percentile
Unemployment#332
2.2%
-58.8%
vs nation
90th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Caledonia County is $227,900 (-19.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $920/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.

Home Value#1,103
$227,900
-19.2%
vs nation
66th percentile
Rent#1,332
$920
-20.9%
vs nation
59th percentile
Homeownership#761
79.2%
+23.0%
vs nation
76th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Caledonia County, 33.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.4% below the national average, ranking #559 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.2% −1.4% vs nation
Rank #559 of 3,222
83th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Caledonia County is 76.7 years. 14.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,007
76.7
+2.1%
vs nation
67th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#347
14.1%
-27.9%
vs nation
89th percentile
Diabetes#198
8.1%
-27.2%
vs nation
94th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,195
36.0%
-3.5%
vs nation
62th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,181
5.9
+5.1%
vs nation
31th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#768
3.9
-11.6%
vs nation
76th percentile
Uninsured Rate#250
5.3%
-49.0%
vs nation
92th percentile
Physical Inactivity#356
20.4%
-22.7%
vs nation
89th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,107
12.8%
-11.1%
vs nation
65th percentile

Substance Use

17.4% of adults in Caledonia County smoke , 29.7% are obese , and 23.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 40.8 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,453
17.4%
-3.1%
vs nation
54th percentile
Adult Obesity#177
29.7%
-21.7%
vs nation
94th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,770
23.6%
+18.5%
vs nation
12th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,618
40.8
+26.2%
vs nation
24th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 27.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.3 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#2,215
27.2
+37.9%
vs nation
13th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,219
16.6
-7.3%
vs nation
51th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#496
11.3
-44.0%
vs nation
82th percentile

Families & Children

16.0% of children in Caledonia County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#328
8.9
-59.4%
vs nation
89th percentile
Child Poverty#1,273
16.0%
-15.8%
vs nation
60th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Caledonia County is 63.2%. The mean commute time is 27.7 min, which is 0.2% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
63.2% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.2% vs nation
Rank #1,337 of 3,222
59th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Caledonia County voted Democratic with a margin of 12.5%. The vote was 54.5% Dem / 42% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.7 toward Republicans .

2024 DEM +12.5%
54.5% 42%
Dem 16,482 votes Rep
2020 DEM +15.2%
55.7% 40.5%
Dem 16,169 votes Rep
2016 DEM +7.0%
49.7% 42.7%
Dem 12,966 votes Rep
2012 DEM +22.9%
60.5% 37.6%
Dem 13,545 votes Rep
2008 DEM +23.2%
60.4% 37.2%
Dem 14,728 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Caledonia County, Vermont

Caledonia County, Vermont has a total population of 30,475, making it the 1,467th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Caledonia County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Caledonia County is $69,970, which ranks #1,202 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Caledonia County is $227,900, 19.2% below the national median. Renters in Caledonia County pay a median gross rent of $920 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Caledonia County, 33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.

Caledonia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%).

All data for Caledonia County, Vermont comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.