Alburg, Vermont

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Population in 2011: 494 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.2%
 
Males: 271  (54.9%)
Females: 223  (45.1%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Vermont median age:

43.2 years

Zip codes: 05440.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,459 (it was $30,536 in 2000)
Alburg:

$61,459
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,528 (it was $14,677 in 2000)

Alburg village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $235,458 (it was $78,100 in 2000)
Alburg:

$235,458
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,344; detached houses: $226,380; mobile homes: $84,990

Median gross rent in 2022: $590.

March 2022 cost of living index in Alburg: 91.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.6%

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Ancestries: American (16.1%), French (13.1%), Canadian (9.7%), English (9.7%), French Canadian (8.5%), Scotch-Irish (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1916

Elevation: 124 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 766 people per square mile   (low).

Alburg, Vermont map

16 residents are foreign born (3.4% North America).

This village:

3.4%
Vermont:

100.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,570 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,783 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (153.3 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (214.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (286.9 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Rouses Point, NY (1.9 miles ),
Champlain, NY (2.7 miles ),
Isle La Motte, VT (2.8 miles ),
Swanton, VT (3.1 miles ),
North Hero, VT (3.2 miles ),
Chazy, NY (3.4 miles ),
Highgate, VT (3.4 miles ),
Mooers, NY (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.97 N, Longitude: 73.30 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Alburg, VT in 2022
Alburg satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Vermont:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +131 (+36.7%).
Most common industries in Alburg, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Chemicals (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.7%)
  • Chemicals (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.0%)
  • Public administration (7.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Alburg, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.7%)
  • Carpenters (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Cashiers (9.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)

Average climate in Alburg, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Alburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 37.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 39.4 miles away from Alburg center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 161.8 miles away from Alburg center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grand Isle County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alburg:

  • CEDAR HEDGE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; ROUSES POINT, NY)
  • SAINT ALBANS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, VT)
  • REDSTONE VILLA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ST ALBANS, VT)

Airports and other landing facilities located in Alburg:

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Amtrak stations near Alburg:

  • 4 miles: ROUSES POINT (PRATT ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.
  • 16 miles: ST. ALBANS (40 FEDERAL ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alburg:

  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 22 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,934)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 34 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 34 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 35 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Champlain College (about 35 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Norwich University (about 66 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 67 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)

Public elementary/middle school in Alburg:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Alburgh Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Alburg include: Saint Lukes Church (A), Alburg Congregational Church (B), Amadeus Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Joseph H. Allen - Infantryman, Todd Dougherty - Ice hockey player.

Grand Isle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alburg and their reported violations in the past:

GOOSE POINT CAMPGROUND (Address: 526 US RTE 2 S , Population served: 802, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ALBURG GOLF LINKS (Address: 230 RTE 129 , Population served: 100, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-30-2014), St Public Notif requested (MAY-30-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2012 and JUN-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-01-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-27-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-07-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-27-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-01-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-01-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-08-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-15-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-08-2011)
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alburg that have no violations reported:

  • ALBURG RV RESORT (Population served: 500, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HENRYS SPORTSMANS INN (Address: 218 POOR FARM RD , Population served: 74, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.5%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

12.8%
Whole state:

9.2%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Alburg:

Marital status in Alburg, VT
  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 46.4%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 21.6%

For population 25 years and over in Alburg:

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Vermont average:

10.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alburg, VT (based on Grand Isle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,6095
Mainline Protestant6655
Other1-
None3,695-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Grand Isle County:

3.96 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Grand Isle County:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Grand Isle County:

10.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

5.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.8%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Grand Isle County:

25.2%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.3%
State:

13.3%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$2,625$31,5000$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,750
Financial Administration 0$0 0$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,219
Totals for Government 1$2,625$31,5009$2,969

Alburg government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $200,000 ($404.86)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $86,000 ($174.09)
    Sewerage: $73,000 ($147.77)
    General - Other: $15,000 ($30.36)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $55,000 ($111.34)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($40.49)

Alburg government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $80,000 ($161.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $106,000 ($214.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $107,000 ($216.60)
    Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($32.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $83,000 ($168.02)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $91,000 ($184.21)
  • Tax - Property: $9,000 ($18.22)

Alburg government finances - Debt in 2002 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $328,000 ($663.97)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $328,000 ($663.97)

Alburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Deposits: $183,000 ($370.45)

Businesses in Alburg, VT

  • Circle K: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Alburg:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRSA (1420 AM; 1 kW; ST. ALBANS, VT)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WIRY (1340 AM; 1 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: HOMETOWN RADIO INC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alburg:

  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WLFE-FM (102.3 FM; ST. ALBANS, VT; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBTZ (99.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: PLATTSBURGH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Alburg:

  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • Alburg, Vermont
  • Fatal accident count21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents33
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:6
  • Fatalities23
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents52
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Vermont average
  • Fatal accident count1197
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1691
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons543
  • Fatalities1331
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents2984
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents87
See more detailed statistics of Alburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 34 Sand Beach Rd (104070) (Lat: 44.861500 Lon: -73.288583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 43.9 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: KNKA797
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • Fox Hill Road (Lat: 44.979583 Lon: -73.240167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 39 m, Call Sign: KNKA695
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 10/23/2018, Expiration Date: 11/27/2028, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Medor Office Main St (Lat: 44.972806 Lon: -73.295972), Call Sign: KNFK578,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/1997, Expiration Date: 04/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/25/2002, Registrant: P J Medor Inc, Box 19, Alburg, VT 05440


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • ALBURG, 8.3 Mi S Of (Lat: 44.861417 Lon: -73.288722), Overall height: 46.3 m, Call Sign: WMW985,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6387.49 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/1995, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/03/1998, Registrant: Atlantic Cellular Company LP, 15 Westminister St Ste 830, Providence, RI 02903

  • ALBURG, 34 Sand Beach Rd (Lat: 44.861500 Lon: -73.288583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 43.9 m, Overall height: 46.6 m, Call Sign: WQSS212,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2023, Expiration Date: 11/06/2033, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2875E, N2875E, N-2875E, Serial Number: 7AC-6458, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/1954, Certificate Issue Date: 06/15/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Laura P Edmonds, 132 Poor Farm Rd, Alburg, VT 05440

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alburg, VT
  • 72.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alburg, VT
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 29.5%Utility gas
  • 14.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Electricity


Alburg compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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