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Poultney, VT
Village in Rutland County, Vermont.
Population
1,033
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,643
ZIP codes
0
Poultney and its ZIP codes
Poultney at a glance
- Poultney is about 23 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,536, 13% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,600 (38% below Vermont) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Poultney, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poultney, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,536
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (140), German Americans (97), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Poultney.
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
Poultney, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poultney, 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
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poultney, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Poultney
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Fair HavenCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| CastletonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.1 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| North Granville, NYCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Granville, NYVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Whitehall, NYVillage | 9.5 mi | 5.6 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| West PawletCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PawletCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| BensonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| WallingfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| North ClarendonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poultney, VT in?
- Poultney is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Poultney, VT?
- About 1,033 people live in Poultney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poultney?
- Nearby places include East Poultney (1.2 mi), Fair Haven (5.4 mi), Middletown Springs (6 mi), Castleton (6.4 mi), Castleton Four Corners (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023