Berkshire town is located in Franklin County Vermont. Berkshire town has a 2024 population of 1,612. Berkshire town is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,566 in 2020.
The average household income in Berkshire town is $95,170 with a poverty rate of 13.22%. The median age in Berkshire town is 36.6 years: 41.1 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Berkshire town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,542 | 94.25% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 565 | 2.9 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 336 | 3.35 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.35 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 40 | 4.6 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 31 | 3.71 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 7.4% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 12.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 106 | 10.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 494 | 47.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 145 | 13.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 890 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 15 | 3 |
| Other Race | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,353 | $109,375 | $57,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,250 | $93,125 | $50,000 |
| High School Graduate | $41,824 | $44,444 | $39,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $29,063 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,551 | $50,333 | $44,063 |
| Some College | $51,667 | $58,438 | $33,194 |
$46,551
Average Earnings
$50,333
Average Male
$44,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.78% of Berkshire town residents speak only English, while 2.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,502 | 204 | 13.58% |
| Multiple | 60 | 8 | 13.33% |
13.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.98%
Male Poverty Rate
13.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Berkshire town is White, with 13.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Berkshire town is Multiple, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.24% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,750 | $108,782 |
| Households | $73,281 | $95,170 |
| Married Families | $101,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $47,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 75+ | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.37%
Born in Berkshire town
96.45%
Native Born
3.55%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
2.81%
Naturalized
96.45% of Berkshire town residents were born in the United States, with 75.37% having been born in Vermont. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,652 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,644 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,636 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 1,628 | 8 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,620 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,612 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,604 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 1,596 | 21 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1,575 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 1,566 | -189 | -10.77% |
| 2019 | 1,755 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 1,753 | 32 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 1,721 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,718 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 1,717 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,717 | 14 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 1,703 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 1,710 | 8 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 1,702 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 1,688 | 0 | 0% |