The Census Bureau released new estimates today that provide information about the characteristics of residents and homes in Vermont and its counties in 2010. These estimates are based on the annual American Community Survey (ACS), which asks a sample of Vermonters questions about their home and the household members living there.
While the decenniel Census provided counts of people and households, ACS estimates provide valuable information about the characteristics of Vermont residents.
Here’s a sample of the types of information collected through the ACS:
- Total monthly housing costs
- Household income
- Type of home heating fuel
- Age of the household members
VHFA’s researchers are available to speak to members of the media about ACS data pertaining to Vermont’s housing market and the housing situations of low- and moderate-income people. Inquiries may be directed to Research and Communications Coordinator Leslie Black-Plumeau.
We're currently reviewing the data and will share highlights as we complete our analyses.
Access the ACS 2010 estimates.
Due to the small size of the ACS sample in some Vermont communities, data users are advised to carefully consider the error ranges provided by the Census Bureau with each estimate.