South Royalton, VT

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2020 Population

609

8.83% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patrick Leahy

Democratic Party

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Representative

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

30.1

41.1% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

21.5%

61.7% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$50,566

9.61% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$141,500

2.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, South Royalton, VT had a population of 609 people with a median age of 30.1 and a median household income of $50,566. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of South Royalton, VT declined from 668 to 609, a −8.83% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,133 to $50,566, a 9.61% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Royalton, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.48%), Other (Hispanic) (1.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in South Royalton, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in South Royalton, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Royalton, VT are Vermont Law School (267 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in South Royalton, VT was $141,500, and the homeownership rate was 23.9%.

Most people in South Royalton, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Royalton, VT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Royalton, VT is home to a population of 609 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.91% of South Royalton, VT residents were born outside of the country (36 people).

In 2020, there were 65.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (592 people) in South Royalton, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9 White (Hispanic) and 8 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

100%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 100% of South Royalton, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in South Royalton, VT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in South Royalton, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Royalton, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
592 ± 222
White (Hispanic)
9 ± 14
Other (Hispanic)
8 ± 15

2.79%

Hispanic Population

17 people

2.79% of the people in South Royalton, VT are hispanic (17 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Royalton, VT as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

36 people

2.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

16 people

As of 2020, 5.91% of South Royalton, VT residents (36 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in South Royalton, VT was 2.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in South Royalton, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11 ± 19
Korea
7 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17

South Royalton, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of South Royalton, VT employs 269 people. The largest industries in South Royalton, VT are Retail Trade (49 people), Accommodation & Food Services (45 people), and Public Administration (37 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,469), Total ($39,384), and Retail Trade ($38,708).

Employment

Occupations

269

2020 Value

± 128

−9.73%

1 Year decline

± 70.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Royalton, VT declined at a rate of −9.73%, from 298 employees to 269 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Royalton, VT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59 people), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (37 people), and Transportation Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Royalton, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

269

2020 Value

± 128

−9.73%

1 Year decline

± 70.9%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in South Royalton, VT declined at a rate of −9.73%, from 298 employees to 269 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Royalton, VT, are Retail Trade (49 people), Accommodation & Food Services (45 people), and Public Administration (37 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Royalton, VT, though some of these residents may live in South Royalton, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,966

Median earning men ± $25,084

$38,667

Median earning women ± $17,932

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,469) and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($26,607).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.8B, followed by Electronics ($3.32B) and Pharmaceuticals ($2.56B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$33B

2020 Value in Vermont

$62.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

90% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $33B. This is expected to increase 90% to $62.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.47B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.37B and New Hampshire and $2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Royalton, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Vermont

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Patrick Leahy

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 1975

Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from South Royalton, VT

Peter Welch

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

South Royalton, VT is currently represented by Peter Welch (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for South Royalton, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in South Royalton, VT awarded 267 degrees. The student population of South Royalton, VT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 243 male students and 381 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Royalton, VT are White (189 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20 and 7.84%), Unknown (18 and 7.06%), and Black or African American (16 and 6.27%).

The largest universities in South Royalton, VT by number of degrees awarded are Vermont Law School (267 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Royalton, VT are Law (142 and 53.2%), Other Legal Professions & Studies (84 and 31.5%), and Energy, Environment, & Natural Resources Law (22 and 8.24%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Measure

In 2020, 0.484% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.379% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (149k), Bachelors Degree (111k), and Some college (104k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Royalton, VT was $141,500 in 2020, which is 0.616 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $138,400 to $141,500, a 2.24% increase. The homeownership rate in South Royalton, VT is 23.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in South Royalton, VT have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Royalton, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$141,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$55,516

$79

Median Property Taxes

±$59

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In South Royalton, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in South Royalton, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

23.9%

Homeownership

2020

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 23.9% of the housing units in South Royalton, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 28.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Royalton, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9651

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in South Royalton, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,566

Median Household Income

± $14,381

330

Number of Households

± 136

In 2020, the median household income of the 330 households in South Royalton, VT grew to $50,566 from the previous year's value of $46,133.

The following chart displays the households in South Royalton, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Royalton, VT is from Vermont.

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2020, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.11% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Walked (13.8%)
Worked At Home (8.55%)

In 2020, 73.6% of workers in South Royalton, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (8.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Royalton, VT have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in South Royalton, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in South Royalton, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in South Royalton, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Royalton, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Royalton, VT (130 out of 604 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Royalton, VT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of South Royalton, VT has health coverage, with 35.8% on employee plans, 23.6% on Medicaid, 8.87% on Medicare, 25% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Vermont was $10,190 in 2014. This is a 2.73% increase from the previous year ($9,919).

Primary care physicians in Windsor County, VT see 1024 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.07% increase from the previous year (984 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1619 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 187 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Vermont. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Vermont, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Windsor County, VT.

1,024 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Windsor County, VT

Primary care physicians in Windsor County, VT see an average of 1,024 patients per year. This represents a 4.07% increase from the previous year (984 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Windsor County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Vermont across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 31.3% were men and 68.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.58%

Uninsured

35.8%

Employer Coverage

23.6%

Medicaid

8.87%

Medicare

25%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Royalton, VT grew by 16.5% from 4.79% to 5.58%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in South Royalton, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.