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South Shaftsbury CDP, VT

ZIP 05262 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 05262

05262 has a population of 1,979 with a median age of 54.1 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
5.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.2%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
25.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
36.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.6%-3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.0%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
31.8%+447% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
FrenchEnglishSwiss

Health & Community Indicators in 05262

Poverty Rate
6.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
15.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.3%+103% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.5%-28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
31.8%+447% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,979
Median age54.1
Poverty rate6.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.7%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%