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Waterbury, VT
Census-designated place in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
1,753
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,357
ZIP codes
0
Waterbury and its ZIP codes
Waterbury at a glance
- Waterbury is about 19 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 33rd most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $54,273 a year, 33% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,400 (19% above Vermont) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Waterbury, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterbury, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,273
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$375,400
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (334), French Americans (244), German Americans (198).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Waterbury.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
How people get to work
Waterbury, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterbury, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 8°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterbury, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.9%
U.S. 33.3% -7.4 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Waterbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| BoltonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Bolton ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| StoweCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MontpelierCity | 9.8 mi | 10.1 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Huntington CenterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WaitsfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| HuntingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HanksvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Underhill CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| BarreCity | 16 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterbury, VT in?
- Waterbury is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Waterbury, VT?
- About 1,753 people live in Waterbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterbury?
- Nearby places include Waterbury Center (3 mi), Bolton (7 mi), Bolton Valley (7.2 mi), Stowe (9.1 mi), Montpelier (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023