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Swanton, VT
Village in Franklin County, Vermont.
Population
2,670
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,506
ZIP codes
0
Swanton and its ZIP codes
Swanton at a glance
- Swanton is about 50 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- The median household income is $66,607, 18% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,000 (28% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,238 a month.
Local data for Swanton, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swanton, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,607
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (512), French Americans (469), German Americans (117).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Swanton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,997
16,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$317M
FY 2026, $6,347 per person
How people get to work
Swanton, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swanton, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
865
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
132
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 8°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Swanton, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Swanton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Highgate SpringsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| Highgate CenterCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| St. AlbansCity | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| AlburghVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Rouses Point, NYVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Chazy, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Enosburg FallsVillage | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| Champlain, NYVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Cumberland Head, NYCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.9 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| West Chazy, NYCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| South HeroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| RichfordCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swanton, VT in?
- Swanton is in Franklin County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Swanton, VT?
- About 2,670 people live in Swanton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swanton?
- Nearby places include Highgate Springs (4 mi), Highgate Center (4.1 mi), St. Albans (7.9 mi), Alburgh (9.7 mi), Rouses Point, NY (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023