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Castleton, VT
Census-designated place in Rutland County, Vermont.
Population
1,052
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
833
ZIP codes
0
Castleton and its ZIP codes
Castleton at a glance
- Castleton is about 12 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,800 (38% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,331 a month.
Local data for Castleton, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Castleton, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$436,800
Median rent
$1,331/mo
Homeownership
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
40.3%
Median age
20.2
Average commute
10.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (112), Italian Americans (56), Puerto Ricans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Castleton.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,345
25,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,361
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $7,989 per person
How people get to work
Castleton, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone37.0%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked57.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 10.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Castleton, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Castleton, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
3.5%
U.S. 12.1% -8.6 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Castleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Fair HavenCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.7 |
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PoultneyVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BensonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.9 |
| RutlandCity | 11 mi | 7.6 |
| PittsfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| North ClarendonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Whitehall, NYVillage | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| North Granville, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| ChittendenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Granville, NYVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Castleton, VT in?
- Castleton is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Castleton, VT?
- About 1,052 people live in Castleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Castleton?
- Nearby places include Castleton Four Corners (1.4 mi), Fair Haven (4.5 mi), East Poultney (5.6 mi), Poultney (6.4 mi), West Rutland (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023