Berkshire, Vermont
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Population change since 2000: +21.9%
Males: 889 | |
Females: 803 |
Median resident age: | 38.3 years |
Vermont median age: | 45.8 years |
Zip codes: 05476.
Berkshire: | $65,482 |
VT: | $73,991 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,766 (it was $15,713 in 2000)
Berkshire town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,959 (it was $93,300 in 2000)
Berkshire: | $274,959 |
VT: | $304,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $315,920; detached houses: $330,047; townhouses or other attached units: $317,666; in 2-unit structures: $273,445; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $369,333; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $248,038; mobile homes: $115,386
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Berkshire, VT
- 1,61995.7%White alone
- 352.1%Two or more races
- 191.1%Hispanic
- 110.7%American Indian alone
- 40.2%Black alone
- 40.2%Asian alone
Races in Berkshire detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Berkshire, Vermont as of June 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Berkshire is 242 to 1.
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Latest news from Berkshire, VT collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations
Ancestries: French Canadian (20.5%), United States (15.3%), French (14.5%), English (13.6%), Irish (12.3%), German (7.4%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 715 feet
Land area: 42.2 square miles.
Population density: 40 people per square mile (very low).
![Berkshire, Vermont map](https://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps8/fru1305.png)
94 residents are foreign born (4.0% North America, 2.7% Europe).
This town: | 6.8% |
Vermont: | 3.8% |
Berkshire town: | 1.4% ($1,319) |
Vermont: | 2.0% ($2,196) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (150.1 miles
, pop. 107,006).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (199.6 miles
, pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (289.8 miles
, pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Latitude: 44.95 N, Longitude: 72.73 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 802
![Distribution of median household income in Berkshire, VT in 2022](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/income/household-income-distribution-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/income/household-income-distribution-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $298,700
- 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $262,500
- 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $265,300
- 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $249,800
- 2017: 13 buildings, average cost: $248,100
- 2016: 6 buildings, average cost: $246,000
- 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $226,800
- 2014: 1 building, cost: $120,000
- 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $80,300
- 2012: 1 building, cost: $75,000
- 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $134,600
- 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $152,400
- 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $178,900
- 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $181,200
- 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $179,200
- 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $166,800
- 2005: 23 buildings, average cost: $143,700
- 2004: 31 buildings, average cost: $134,100
- 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $130,700
- 2001: 21 buildings, average cost: $121,400
- 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $118,000
- 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $109,200
- 1998: 18 buildings, average cost: $91,700
- 1997: 15 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Here: | 1.7% |
Vermont: | 2.0% |
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![Most common industries in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.8%)
- Educational services (11.1%)
- Health care (7.7%)
- Construction (6.5%)
- Food (6.1%)
- Public administration (5.2%)
- Computer & electronic products (3.8%)
![Most common industries for males in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-males-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-males-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.8%)
- Construction (11.9%)
- Food (8.8%)
- Educational services (5.5%)
- Computer & electronic products (4.7%)
- Truck transportation (4.7%)
- Paper (3.9%)
![Most common industries for females in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-females-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-industries-females-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Educational services (17.8%)
- Health care (13.8%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
- Public administration (8.8%)
- Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
- Finance & insurance (4.4%)
![Most common occupations in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Farmers and farm managers (12.0%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.2%)
- Carpenters (3.0%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (2.9%)
![Most common occupations for males in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-male-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-male-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Farmers and farm managers (16.3%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
- Carpenters (5.5%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
![Most common occupations for females in 2000](http://pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-female-2000-Berkshire-VT-small.png 600w,//pics4.city-data.com/sgraphs/work/common-occupations-female-2000-Berkshire-VT.png 800w)
- Farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
- Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
- Cashiers (4.7%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
- Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.4%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
Average climate in Berkshire, Vermont
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Earthquake activity:
Berkshire-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 56.5 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 58.3 miles away from Berkshire center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 105.5 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 115.0 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 139.0 miles away from Berkshire 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 61.1 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 Franklin County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 1
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Berkshire:
- Saint Michael's College (about 39 miles; Colchester, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,336)
- Community College of Vermont (about 39 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
- University of Vermont (about 41 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 41 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
- Champlain College (about 41 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
- Norwich University (about 57 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
- Middlebury College (about 69 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Berkshire: Nutting Corners (A), Burling Farm (B), Berkshire Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Berkshire: East Berkshire Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: West Berkshire Cemetery (1), Berkshire Cemetery (2), East Berkshire Episcopal Cemetery (3), East Berkshire Congregational Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Burleson Pond (A), Enosburg Falls Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mineral Brook (A), Trout River (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Birthplace of: Charles C. Ellsworth - Politician, Eugene Foss - Politician, George Edmund Foss - Politician.
This town: | 2.8 people |
Vermont: | 2.3 people |
This town: | 76.1% |
Whole state: | 62.5% |
This town: | 10.0% |
Whole state: | 9.2% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
- Gay men: 0.2% of all households
This town: | 13.6% |
Whole state: | 9.4% |
This town: | 4.0% |
Whole state: | 3.6% |
For population 15 years and over in Berkshire:
- Never married: 26.1%
- Now married: 58.5%
- Separated: 1.3%
- Widowed: 5.1%
- Divorced: 9.1%
For population 25 years and over in Berkshire:
- High school or higher: 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
- Unemployed: 6.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Here: | 11.6 |
Vermont average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Berkshire, VT (based on Franklin County data)
Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
---|---|---|
Catholic | 16,526 | 15 |
Mainline Protestant | 3,085 | 28 |
Evangelical Protestant | 874 | 8 |
Other | 216 | 3 |
Orthodox | - | - |
None | 27,045 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Franklin County: | 3.55 / 10,000 pop. |
Vermont: | 3.84 / 10,000 pop. |
Franklin County: | 1.67 / 10,000 pop. |
Vermont: | 1.95 / 10,000 pop. |
Franklin County: | 7.74 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 6.40 / 10,000 pop. |
Here: | 7.32 / 10,000 pop. |
State: | 11.52 / 10,000 pop. |
This county: | 7.3% |
Vermont: | 6.8% |
Franklin County: | 26.4% |
Vermont: | 22.3% |
This county: | 15.2% |
State: | 13.3% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Berkshire:
- 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.)
- WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
- WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
- WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, 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.)
- WRSA (1420 AM; 1 kW; ST. ALBANS, VT)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Berkshire:
- 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.)
- WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
- WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WLFE-FM (102.3 FM; ST. ALBANS, VT; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
- WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
- WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
- WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
- WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMOO (92.1 FM; DERBY CENTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSTAR MEDIA, INC.)
- W243AE (96.5 FM; ORLEANS, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 8Number of bridges
- 92ft / 28.0mTotal length
- $1,912,000Total costs
- 12,730Total average daily traffic
- 833Total average daily truck traffic
- 13,367Total future (year 2027) average daily traffic
- 69.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 21.7%Wood
- 8.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 59.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 18.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 15.6%Wood
- 3.9%Utility gas
- 2.6%Electricity
Berkshire compared to Vermont state average:
- Unemployed percentage below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
- Renting percentage 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 significantly below state average.
Berkshire on our top lists:
- #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
- #86 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
- #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that keep firearms around their homes"
- #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives"
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.