Westminster, Vermont

Westminster: town in Vermont, USA

About

Westminster is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,178. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,952 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Westminster

Population 2,952 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Vermont (United States)
County Windham County
Postal code 05158
Phone Area Codes 802
Latitude & Longitude 43.0679,-72.4587
Altitude 89 feet / 27 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:53:45 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -7.66% (2010-2020)
Weather 48℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Westminster Town Hall image
Westminster Town Hall image

Geography

Westminster is located at 43°4'4"N 72°27'31"W (43.0678600, -72.4587000).

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Weather

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Official website of Westminster

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Westminster decreased by 7.66% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 3,178 - census
2011 3,163 -0.47% estimation process
2012 3,145 -0.57% estimation process
2013 3,127 -0.58% estimation process
2014 3,109 -0.58% estimation process
2015 3,074 -1.14% estimation process
2016 3,051 -0.75% estimation process
2017 3,021 -0.99% estimation process
2018 2,998 -0.77% estimation process
2019 2,971 -0.91% estimation process
2020 2,952 -0.64% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 21,403
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 21,986
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -2.7%
April 1, 2020 Population : 21,035
April 1, 2010 Population : 21,987
People under 5 years old, percentage : 5.0%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 18.9%
People over 65 (%) : 18.6%
Female persons, % : 45.4%
White only, percent : 94.0%
Black or African American alone, percent : 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.5%
Asians alone % : 0.3%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 92.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 1,537
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 0.6%
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 9,087
Westminster zip code is 05158. County name: Windham, County fips: 50025
New Taunton, Westminster Village

Economic Facts

Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 9,087
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 81.6%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $102,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $984
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $346
2015-2019 median gross rent : $683
2015-2019 Households : 7,625
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.45
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 84.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 1.7%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 80.8%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 71.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 80.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 9.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 15.4%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 12.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 43.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 46.4%
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 33,229
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 63,306
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 54,182
2012 total retail sales per capita : $2,471
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.6
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $41,333
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $20,204
Percentage of people living in poverty : 22.0%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 154
2019 total employment : 1,298
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 45,184
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : -3.0%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 1,051
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,489
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 993
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 417
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 30
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,433
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 191
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,260
2010 population per square mile : 42.1
2010 land area in square miles : 522.18
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 71.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $55,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $983
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $343
2015-2019 median gross rent : $704
2015-2019 Households : 2,265
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 3.21
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 97.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 68.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 53.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 75.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 12.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 27.8%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 55.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 52.6%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 9,946
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 8,161
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 44,142
2012 total retail sales per capita : $6,026
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $32,011
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $17,543
Percentage of people living in poverty : 28.6%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 670
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 272
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 255
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 527
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 124
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 57
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 592
2010 population per square mile : 1,346.8
2010 land area in square miles : 5.42

People born in Westminster (7)

People born in Westminster, including actress Tara Correa-McMullen, politician George Edward Wales, politician William Czar Bradley, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Westminster, VT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
247649 Landmark College Putney (VT) 05346

Nearby Transit Stations (29)

Rail and bus stations connected to Westminster, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BLF Bellows Falls station 54 Depot St RAIL
BRA Union Station 10 Vernon Rd RAIL
CLA Claremont Plains Rd. and Maple Ave. RAIL
OKO Okemo, Vermont 77 Okemo Ridge Rd BUS
WNM Windsor station 26 Depot Ave RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Westminster.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Westminster Post Office Westminster (VT) 05158

Other places with the same name (5)

Other cities in Windham County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , VT. (more)

City Name Population Title
Brattleboro 11,257 Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
Rockingham 4,986 Town in Vermont, United States
Bellows Falls 2,967 Village in Rockingham, Vermont
West Brattleboro 2,740 Census-designated place in Windham County Vermont
Putney 2,438 Town in Vermont, United States
Vernon 2,190 Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
Guilford 2,102 Town in Vermont, United States
Wilmington 1,786 Town in Vermont, USA
Londonderry 1,639 Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
Newfane 1,569 Town in Windham County, Vermont
Whitingham 1,271 Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
Townshend 1,237 Town in Vermont
Dover 1,057 Town in Vermont
Marlboro 1,033 Town in Vermont
Jamaica 1,025 Town in Vermont, United States
Wardsboro 828 Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Westminster distances to largest Vermont cities