South Shaftsbury, VT Demographics

A map of South Shaftsbury's Population by Race

South Shaftsbury, Vermont had a population of 681 in 2020. It was 90.6% White, 0.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Shaftsbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

South Shaftsbury's White Population

617 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as White, or 90.6%. This makes the White share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the White share of the population of Vermont (89.1% White). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #108 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is more White than neighboring North Bennington (81.1% White), Old Bennington (82.1% White), and Bennington (90.4% White). South Shaftsbury is less White than neighboring Arlington (91.5% White), and Pownal Center (95.2% White).

South Shaftsbury's Black Population

4 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Vermont (1.3% Black). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #82 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is less Black than neighboring North Bennington (2.7% Black), Bennington (1.4% Black), and Pownal Center (0.9% Black).

South Shaftsbury's Asian Population

5 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Vermont (1.8% Asian). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #74 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is more Asian than neighboring Arlington (0.5% Asian), and Pownal Center (0.2% Asian). South Shaftsbury is less Asian than neighboring North Bennington (4.2% Asian), Old Bennington (1.3% Asian), and Bennington (0.9% Asian).

South Shaftsbury's Hispanic Population

11 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Vermont (2.4% Hispanic). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #100 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is less Hispanic than neighboring North Bennington (6.1% Hispanic), Old Bennington (3.8% Hispanic), Bennington (2.5% Hispanic), and Arlington (2.6% Hispanic).

South Shaftsbury's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Vermont (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Bennington (0.7% Native American/Other), Old Bennington (0.6% Native American/Other), Bennington (0.6% Native American/Other), Arlington (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pownal Center (0.2% Native American/Other).

South Shaftsbury's Multiracial Population

44 residents of South Shaftsbury identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Shaftsbury roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Vermont (4.6% Multiracial). Of the 180 places in Vermont, South Shaftsbury is ranked #26 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Shaftsbury is more Multiracial than neighboring North Bennington (5.2% Multiracial), Bennington (4.3% Multiracial), Arlington (4.2% Multiracial), and Pownal Center (1.8% Multiracial). South Shaftsbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Bennington (11.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.