According to recent data, the town of West Brattleboro has been named the poorest in Vermont. Here are some key details:
West Brattleboro’s Economic Status
- West Brattleboro was identified as Vermont’s poorest town in a financial report analyzing New England states.
- The report looked at median household income as a key indicator of economic status.
Poverty in Vermont’s Cities
While West Brattleboro was named the poorest town, data on Vermont’s cities shows:
- Burlington has the highest poverty rate among Vermont cities at 26.4% of individuals living below the poverty line.
- Rutland follows with 12.6% of individuals below the poverty line.
Statewide Poverty Trends
Vermont’s overall poverty rate has shown some improvement:
- In 2023, 9.7% of Vermont’s population lived below the poverty line.
- This represents a slight decrease from 10.4% in the previous year.
It’s important to note that poverty measures can vary depending on the specific metrics used, and economic conditions may have changed since these reports were published. Local initiatives and economic factors could impact the current status of West Brattleboro and other Vermont communities.
Sources
- https://stacker.com/vermont/cities-vermont-most-living-poverty
- https://www.statista.com/statistics/205707/poverty-rate-in-vermont/
- https://www.boston25news.com/unavailable-location/
- https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent
- https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/money/2020/06/25/poorest-town-in-every-state/111979716/
