South Shaftsbury / Shaftsbury Center, VT

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in South Shaftsbury / Shaftsbury Center

Neighborhood

Washington, NY

Pumpkin Hook / Ash Grove

Glastenbury / Village of Alpenwald

East Arlington / Arlington Village Historic District

North Bennington Historic District / Old Bennington Historic District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of South Shaftsbury / Shaftsbury Center

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.0%

Households with Children

34.5%

School Enrollment K-12

485

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.2%
Working Age (35-54): 21.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.5%
High School / GED: 31.6%
Some College or Associate's: 20.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.4%
Single Parents: 7.1%
Couples & Adults: 33.8%
Living Alone: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.7%
Other White: 64.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 45.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 52.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.8%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.6%
Middle School (5-8): 9.1%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 74.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources