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Walden, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 935.
Population change since 2000: +19.6%
Males: 475  (50.8%)
Females: 460  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05836.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,828 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Walden:

$67,828
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,711 (it was $17,253 in 2000)

Walden town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $228,608 (it was $88,800 in 2000)
Walden:

$228,608
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $260,980; detached houses: $279,604; townhouses or other attached units: $224,498; in 2-unit structures: $313,991; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $254,854; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,529; mobile homes: $88,292; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $12,813
March 2022 cost of living index in Walden: 96.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Walden, VT (2010)
    • 89996.1%White alone
    • 131.4%Hispanic
    • 101.1%Two or more races
    • 50.5%Asian alone
    • 40.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Black alone
    • 10.1%Other race alone

Races in Walden detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Walden, Vermont as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walden is 468 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (28.3%), French (24.8%), Irish (15.7%), Scottish (9.1%), German (9.0%), French Canadian (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1634 feet

Land area: 38.7 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Walden, Vermont map

20 residents are foreign born (1.4% North America, 1.2% Europe).

This town:

2.6%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Walden town:

1.4% ($1,250)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (110.7 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (160.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (264.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Stannard, VT (2.2 miles),
Greensboro Bend, VT (2.2 miles ),
Hardwick, VT (2.4 miles ),
Cabot, VT (2.5 miles ),
Danville, VT (2.6 miles ),
Greensboro, VT (2.8 miles ),
Woodbury, VT (3.0 miles ),
Wheelock, VT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.48 N, Longitude: 72.25 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 802

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

2.9%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+8.8%).
Most common industries in Walden, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.5%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.3%)
  • Construction (17.8%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.5%)
  • Educational services (3.5%)
  • Health care (3.5%)
  • Machinery (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Health care (12.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Walden, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (5.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (10.4%)
  • Carpenters (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)

Average climate in Walden, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Walden, Vermont average temperatures Walden, Vermont average precipitation Walden, Vermont humidity Walden, Vermont wind speed Walden, Vermont snowfall Walden, Vermont sunshine Walden, Vermont clear and cloudy days

Earthquake activity:

Walden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 72% 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 71.6 miles away from Walden 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 72.6 miles away from Walden center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 110.1 miles away from Walden 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 75.0 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 99.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 21.2 miles away from Walden 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 Caledonia County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 16, Heavy Rains: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Walden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Walden:

  • FMC OF ST. JOHNSBURY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)
  • CALEDONIA HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)
  • ST JOHNSBURY HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)
  • NORTHEASTERN VERMONT REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; SAINT JOHNSBURY, VT)
  • PINES REHAB AND HEALTH CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LYNDONVILLE, VT)
  • UNION HOUSE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; GLOVER, VT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walden:

  • Norwich University (about 32 miles; Northfield, VT; Full-time enrollment: 4,221)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 46 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 47 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 47 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Champlain College (about 48 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Dartmouth College (about 54 miles; Hanover, NH; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Middlebury College (about 57 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)

Public elementary/middle school in Walden:

  • WALDEN SCHOOL (Location: 135 CAHOON FARM ROAD, Grades: PK-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Walden: Fairbanks Mills (A), Walden Station (B), Walden Emergency First Aid Stabilization Team Squad (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Walden Heights Cemetery (1), Stevens Hill Cemetery (2), Stebbins Lot Cemetery (3), South Walden Cemetery (4), Orton-Greensboro Bend Cemetery (5), Noyesville Cemetery (6), Houston Hill Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lyford Pond (A), Coles Pond (B), Goslants Mill Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stream Mill Brook (A), Rock Brook (B), Morrill Brook (C), Perkins Meadow Brook (D), Bog Brook (E), Chase Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Walden: Steam Mill Brook Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Charles J. Bell - Politician, George P. Foster - Union Army general, Josiah O. Livingston - Civil War Medal of Honor recipient.

Caledonia County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

69.0%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.4%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.8%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

3.6%

For population 15 years and over in Walden:

Marital status in Walden, VT
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 10.1%

For population 25 years and over in Walden:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Walden, VT (based on Caledonia County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,3556
Mainline Protestant3,81032
Evangelical Protestant1,48815
Other7809
None20,794-
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: 15
Caledonia County:

4.91 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Caledonia County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

7.53 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
This county:

10.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Caledonia County:

7.9%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Caledonia County:

24.6%
State:

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

11.5%
State:

13.3%

Strongest AM radio stations in Walden:

  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSTJ (1340 AM; 1 kW; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walden:

  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCKJ (90.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKXH (105.5 FM; ST. JOHNSBURY, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WMTK (106.3 FM; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WXXS (102.3 FM; LANCASTER, NH; Owner: BARRY P. LUNDERVILLE)
  • W243AE (96.5 FM; ORLEANS, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)

TV broadcast stations around Walden:

  • WLED-TV (Channel 49; LITTLETON, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Walden: Josiah O. Livingston.

Walden fatal accident list:

Mar 17, 2021 10:45 AM, Th-5 Richards Crossing, Lat: 44.525008, Lon: -72.271381, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 28, 2012 09:45 AM, Th-1 Cabot Road, Lat: 44.465289, Lon: -72.296533, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 15, 2010 08:15 AM, Th-2 Noyestar Rd., Lat: 44.490356, Lon: -72.257397, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Sep 28, 2008 01:45 PM, Th-13, Lat: 44.506560, Lon: -72.236710, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 19, 2004 87:99 PM, Th-2, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 11, 1996 12:42 AM, Vt 15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Jul 28, 1979 09:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.8mTotal length
  • $2,582,000Total costs
  • 3,990Total average daily traffic
  • 398Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • U S Rt 15 Walden Town Garage S Ofc (Lat: 44.433389 Lon: -72.262056), Call Sign: KNAN843,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.120 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/1996, Expiration Date: 04/24/2001, Cancellation Date: 06/24/2001, Registrant: Walden, Town Of, West Danville, VT 05873, Phone: (802) 563-2220


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2016. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Walden, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (68.9%), and Outside Fires (21.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Walden, VT
    • 8268.9%Structure Fires
    • 2621.8%Outside Fires
    • 65.0%Other
    • 54.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Walden, VT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walden, VT
  • 48.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.1%Wood
  • 19.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walden, VT
  • 51.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Wood
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Walden compared to Vermont state average:

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