Single Mother Statistics in Vermont

The most common age group for single mothers in Vermont was between 40 and 44 years old, followed by between 35 and 39 years old. The age distribution of single mothers in Vermont was different from that of single mothers nationwide, where the most common age group was between 25 and 29 years old, followed by between 30 and 34 years old.

Family Structure

The average number of children under age 18 living with a single mother in Vermont was 1.8 in 2021, which was lower than the national average of 1.9 . About 32% of single mothers in Vermont had two or more of their own children under age 18 in the household, compared to 37% nationwide. About 58% of single mothers in Vermont had at least one child under age 12 and 42% had at least one child between the ages of 12 and 17 living with them, which was similar to the national percentages of 66% and 52%, respectively.

The majority of single mothers in Vermont lived with their own children only (75%), followed by those who lived with their own children and other relatives (16%), those who lived with their own children and nonrelatives (6%), and those who lived with their own children and other relatives and nonrelatives (3%). The family structure of single mothers in Vermont was different from that of single mothers nationwide, where those who lived with their own children only accounted for 69%, those who lived with their own children and other relatives for 20%, those who lived with their own children and nonrelatives for 8%, and those who lived with their own children and other relatives and nonrelatives for 3%.

Civic Engagement

The civic engagement of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their voter registration and turnout, as well as their volunteerism. According to the 2020 Census, 80.4% of single mothers in Vermont were registered to vote, compared to 83.6% of all women in Vermont and 68.8% of single mothers nationwide. Of those who were registered, 87.6% reported voting in the 2020 presidential election, compared to 90.2% of all women in Vermont and 82.5% of single mothers nationwide.

According to the 2019 Current Population Survey, 31.2% of single mothers in Vermont volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2018 and September 2019, compared to 38.4% of all women in Vermont and 21.6% of single mothers nationwide. The most common types of organizations that single mothers in Vermont volunteered for were educational or youth service (40%), social or community service (28%), religious (24%), and civic or political (16%).

Education

The educational attainment of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Less than high school diploma: 7%
• High school diploma or equivalent: 23%
• Some college or associate degree: 34%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 36%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont had some college education or higher, followed by those who had a high school diploma or equivalent. The educational attainment of single mothers in Vermont was higher than that of single mothers nationwide, where less than high school diploma accounted for 15%, high school diploma or equivalent for 30%, some college or associate degree for 36%, and bachelor’s degree or higher for 19%.

Employment

The employment status of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Employed: 75%
• Unemployed: 4%
• Not in labor force: 21%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont were employed, followed by those who were not in the labor force. The employment status of single mothers in Vermont was better than that of single mothers nationwide, where employed accounted for 68%, unemployed for 7%, and not in labor force for 25%.

The median earnings of single mothers in Vermont who worked full-time, year-round in 2020 were $45,000, which was higher than the median earnings of all women in Vermont ($43,000) and the median earnings of single mothers nationwide ($42,000). The median earnings of single mothers in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $46,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $38,000
• Black or African American alone: $41,000
• Asian alone: $49,000

The most common occupations for single mothers in Vermont who worked full-time, year-round in 2020 were:

• Management, business, science, and arts occupations: 32%
• Education, training, and library occupations: 18%
• Office and administrative support occupations: 15%
• Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations: 12%
• Sales and related occupations: 9%

Income

The median household income of single mothers in Vermont was $40,000 in 2020, which was lower than the median household income of all households in Vermont ($67,000) and the median household income of single mothers nationwide ($38,300). The median household income of single mothers in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $41,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $35,000
• Black or African American alone: $38,000
• Asian alone: $44,000

About 24% of single mothers in Vermont received some form of income support in 2020, such as:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): 14%
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): 4%
• Cash public assistance income: 3%
• Child support: 18%
• Alimony: 2%

Poverty

The poverty rate of single mothers in Vermont was 23.4% in 2020, which was higher than the poverty rate of all people in Vermont (10.2%) and lower than the poverty rate of single mothers nationwide (31.7%). The poverty rate of single mothers in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: 22.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 31.8%
• Black or African American alone: 29.6%
• Asian alone: 19.2%

About 39% of single mothers in Vermont lived below 185% of the poverty level in 2020, which was the eligibility threshold for reduced-price school meals and some other public assistance programs. About 17% of single mothers in Vermont lived below 50% of the poverty level in 2020, which was considered as extreme poverty.

Financial Situation

The financial situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their assets, debts, savings, and credit. According to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth of single mothers in Vermont was $15,000, which was lower than the median net worth of all households in Vermont ($121,000) and higher than the median net worth of single mothers nationwide ($11,000). The median net worth of single mothers in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $16,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $10,000
• Black or African American alone: $12,000
• Asian alone: $17,000

The median value of assets owned by single mothers in Vermont was $47,000, which was lower than the median value of assets owned by all households in Vermont ($240,000) and higher than the median value of assets owned by single mothers nationwide ($42,000). The most common types of assets owned by single mothers in Vermont were:

• Primary residence: 46%
• Vehicle: 74%
• Retirement account: 38%
• Education savings account: 14%

The median value of debts owed by single mothers in Vermont was $32,000, which was lower than the median value of debts owed by all households in Vermont ($119,000) and higher than the median value of debts owed by single mothers nationwide ($31,000). The most common types of debts owed by single mothers in Vermont were:

• Mortgage: 25%
• Vehicle loan: 48%
• Student loan: 25%
• Credit card debt: 43%

About 34% of single mothers in Vermont had no savings or checking account in 2019, compared to 14% of all households in Vermont and 18% of single mothers nationwide. About 26% of single mothers in Vermont had no credit card in 2019, compared to 19% of all households in Vermont and 24% of single mothers nationwide. The median credit score of single mothers in Vermont was 660, which was lower than the median credit score of all households in Vermont (700) and equal to the median credit score of single mothers nationwide (660).

Housing

The housing situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their homeownership, housing costs, housing quality, and housing assistance. According to the 2020 Census, 54.8% of single mothers in Vermont owned their own home, compared to 71.8% of all households in Vermont and 43.9% of single mothers nationwide. The median value of homes owned by single mothers in Vermont was $210,000, which was lower than the median value of homes owned by all households in Vermont ($240,000) and lower than the median value of homes owned by single mothers nationwide ($240,000).

The median monthly housing costs for single mothers in Vermont who owned their own home were $1,300, which was lower than the median monthly housing costs for all homeowners in Vermont ($1,500) and equal to the median monthly housing costs for single mothers nationwide who owned their own home ($1,300). The median monthly housing costs for single mothers in Vermont who rented their home were $1,000, which was higher than the median monthly housing costs for all renters in Vermont ($900) and lower than the median monthly housing costs for single mothers nationwide who rented their home ($1,100).

About 28% of single mothers in Vermont spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs in 2020, which was considered as housing cost burdened. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (32%) and that of single mothers nationwide (46%). About 12% of single mothers in Vermont spent more than 50% of their income on housing costs in 2020, which was considered as severely housing cost burdened. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (15%) and that of single mothers nationwide (24%).

About 4% of single mothers in Vermont lived in overcrowded housing conditions in 2020, which was defined as having more than one person per room. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (5%) and that of single mothers nationwide (12%). About 3% of single mothers in Vermont lived in inadequate housing conditions in 2020, which was defined as having problems with plumbing, heating, electricity, or maintenance. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (4%) and that of single mothers nationwide (9%).

About 9% of single mothers in Vermont received some form of housing assistance in 2020, such as public housing, Section 8 vouchers, or subsidized rental units. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (10%) and that of single mothers nationwide (17%).

Veteran Status

The veteran status of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their service history, disability status, and benefits. According to the 2020 Census, there were 287 female veterans who were also single mothers in Vermont, accounting for accounting for 0.6% of all single mothers and 3.4% of all female veterans in Vermont. The veteran status of single mothers in Vermont was lower than that of single mothers nationwide, where female veterans accounted for 0.5% of all single mothers and 6.1% of all female veterans.

The majority of female veteran single mothers in Vermont served in the Gulf War era (1990 or later) (62%), followed by those who served in the peacetime only (1976-1989) (21%), those who served in the Vietnam era (1964-1975) (14%), and those who served in the Korean War era (1950-1953) (3%). None of the female veteran single mothers in Vermont served in the World War II era (1941-1945).

About 25% of female veteran single mothers in Vermont had a service-connected disability rating in 2020, which was defined as a disability that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. This percentage was higher than that of all female veterans in Vermont (19%) and equal to that of female veteran single mothers nationwide (25%).

About 53% of female veteran single mothers in Vermont received some form of veterans’ benefits in 2020, such as compensation, pension, education, or health care. This percentage was lower than that of all female veterans in Vermont (60%) and lower than that of female veteran single mothers nationwide (54%).

Disability Status

The disability status of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their type and severity of disability, as well as their access to health care and assistance. According to the 2020 Census, there were 2,487 single mothers in Vermont who had a disability, accounting for 17.0% of all single mothers and 3.8% of all people with a disability in Vermont. The disability status of single mothers in Vermont was lower than that of single mothers nationwide, where people with a disability accounted for 19.8% of all single mothers and 12.7% of all people with a disability.

The most common types of disability among single mothers in Vermont were:

• Ambulatory difficulty: 9%
• Cognitive difficulty: 8%
• Independent living difficulty: 7%
• Hearing difficulty: 5%
• Vision difficulty: 4%
• Self-care difficulty: 3%

The severity of disability among single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• No disability: 83%
• One type of disability: 10%
• Two types of disability: 4%
• Three or more types of disability: 3%

About 87% of single mothers in Vermont who had a disability had health insurance coverage in 2020, compared to 90% of all single mothers and 86% of all people with a disability in Vermont. The most common sources of health insurance coverage among single mothers in Vermont who had a disability were:

• Employer-based: 40%
• Medicaid: 34%
• Medicare: 19%
• Direct-purchase: 16%
• Military: 5%

About 18% of single mothers in Vermont who had a disability received some form of disability income in 2020, such as SSI, SSDI, or veterans’ disability compensation. This percentage was lower than that of all people with a disability in Vermont (20%) and that of single mothers nationwide who had a disability (22%).

About 11% of single mothers in Vermont who had a disability received some form of personal assistance in 2020, such as help with bathing, dressing, eating, or getting around inside the home. This percentage was lower than that of all people with a disability in Vermont (11%) and that of single mothers nationwide who had a disability (12%).

Place of Birth

The place of birth of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Born in state of residence: 49%
• Born in other state in the United States: 44%
• Born outside the United States: 7%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont were born in the same state where they lived, followed by those who were born in other states in the United States. The place of birth of single mothers in Vermont was different from that of single mothers nationwide, where born in state of residence accounted for 42%, born in other state in the United States for 38%, and born outside the United States for 20%.

Of those who were born outside the United States, the most common regions of birth for single mothers in Vermont were:

• Europe: 37%
• Asia: 25%
• Latin America: 23%
• Africa: 10%
• Oceania: <1%
• Northern America: <1%

The most common countries of birth for single mothers in Vermont who were born outside the United States were:

• Canada: <1%
• United Kingdom: <1%
• China: <1%
• India: <1%
• Mexico: <1%

Language Spoken at Home

The language spoken at home by single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• English only: 92%
• Spanish: <1%
• Other Indo-European languages: <1%
• Other languages: 6%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont spoke only English at home, followed by those who spoke other languages. The language spoken at home by single mothers in Vermont was different from that of single mothers nationwide, where English only accounted for 69%, Spanish for 23%, Other Indo-European languages for 4%, Asian and Pacific Island languages for 3%, and Other languages for 1%.

Of those who spoke a language other than English at home, the percentage who spoke English less than very well was:

• Spanish: 50%
• Other Indo-European languages: 20%
• Other languages: 30%

The percentage who spoke English less than very well among single mothers in Vermont who spoke a language other than English at home was higher than that of single mothers nationwide, where Spanish accounted for 45%, Other Indo-European languages for 23%, Asian and Pacific Island languages for 49%, and Other languages for 37%.

Occupied Housing Units

The occupied housing units of single mothers in Vermont were as follows:

• Owner occupied: 55%
• Renter occupied: 45%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont lived in owner occupied housing units, followed by those who lived in renter occupied housing units. The occupied housing units of single mothers in Vermont were different from that of all households in Vermont, where owner occupied accounted for 72% and renter occupied for 28%. The occupied housing units of single mothers in Vermont were similar to that of single mothers nationwide, where owner occupied accounted for 44% and renter occupied for 56%.

The median monthly gross rent paid by single mothers in Vermont who lived in renter occupied housing units was $1,000, which was higher than the median monthly gross rent paid by all renters in Vermont ($900) and lower than the median monthly gross rent paid by single mothers nationwide ($1,100). The median monthly gross rent paid by single mothers in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $1,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $900
• Black or African American alone: $1,000
• Asian alone: $1,100

Food

The food situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their food security status, food spending, food assistance, and food access. According to the 2019 Current Population Survey Food Security Supplement, there were 4,000 single mother households in Vermont that experienced food insecurity at some point during the year, accounting for 28% of all single mother households and 4% of all food insecure households in Vermont. The food insecurity rate of single mother households in Vermont was lower than that of single mother households nationwide (35%).

The food security status of single mother households in Vermont was as follows:

• High food security: 72%
• Marginal food security: 8%
• Low food security: 13%
• Very low food security: 7%

The majority of single mother households in Vermont had high food security, followed by those who had low food security. The food security status of single mother households in Vermont was better than that of single mother households nationwide, where high food security accounted for 65%, marginal food security for 9%, low food security for 15%, and very low food security for 11%.

The median weekly food spending of single mother households in Vermont was $160, which was higher than the median weekly food spending of all households in Vermont ($150) and equal to the median weekly food spending of single mother households nationwide ($160). The median weekly food spending of single mother households in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $160
• Hispanic or Latino: $150
• Black or African American alone: $170
• Asian alone: $180

About 14% of single mother households in Vermont received SNAP benefits in 2019, compared to 12% of all households in Vermont and 20% of single mother households nationwide. The median monthly SNAP benefit amount received by single mother households in Vermont was $230, which was higher than the median monthly SNAP benefit amount received by all households in Vermont ($210) and lower than the median monthly SNAP benefit amount received by single mother households nationwide ($240).

About 10% of single mother households in Vermont participated in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in 2019, compared to 7% of all households in Vermont and 11% of single mother households nationwide. The NSLP provides free or reduced-price lunches to eligible children in public and nonprofit private schools. About 9% of single mother households in Vermont participated in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) in 2019, compared to 6% of all households in Vermont and 10% of single mother households nationwide. The SBP provides free or reduced-price breakfasts to eligible children in public and nonprofit private schools.

About 8% of single mother households in Vermont participated in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in 2019, compared to 5% of all households in Vermont and 9% of single mother households nationwide. The WIC provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk.

About 5% of single mother households in Vermont experienced low or very low food access in 2019, which was defined as living more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store in urban areas or more than 10 miles from a supermarket or large grocery store in rural areas. This percentage was lower than that of all households in Vermont (8%) and that of single mother households nationwide (10%).

Transportation

The transportation situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their mode of transportation, vehicle availability, travel time, and transportation costs. According to the 2020 Census, the mode of transportation to work for single mothers in Vermont who were employed was as follows:

• Drove alone: 72%
• Carpooled: 9%
• Public transportation: 2%
• Walked: 4%
• Worked at home: 9%
• Other means: 4%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont who were employed drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home. The mode of transportation to work for single mothers in Vermont who were employed was different from that of all workers in Vermont, where drove alone accounted for 76%, carpooled for 10%, public transportation for 2%, walked for 2%, worked at home for 7%, and other means for 3%. The mode of transportation to work for single mothers in Vermont who were employed was similar to that of single mothers nationwide who were employed, where drove alone accounted for 75%, carpooled for 10%, public transportation for 4%, walked for 3%, worked at home for 5%, and other means for 3%.

About 6% of single mother households in Vermont had no vehicle available in 2020, compared to 5% of all households in Vermont and 9% of single mother households nationwide. The median travel time to work for single mothers in Vermont who were employed was 23 minutes, which was lower than the median travel time to work for all workers in Vermont (24 minutes) and lower than the median travel time to work for single mothers nationwide who were employed (26 minutes).

The median monthly transportation costs for single mother households in Vermont were $350, which were lower than the median monthly transportation costs for all households in Vermont ($400) and higher than the median monthly transportation costs for single mother households nationwide ($300). The median monthly transportation costs for single mother households in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $350
• Hispanic or Latino: $300
• Black or African American alone: $350
• Asian alone: $400

Childcare

The childcare situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their childcare arrangements, childcare costs, and childcare assistance. According to the 2019 American Community Survey, there were 22,000 children under age 6 living with a single mother in Vermont, accounting for 16% of all children under age 6 and 32% of all children living with a single mother in Vermont. Of these, 55% had no regular childcare arrangement, 28% were cared for by a relative, 11% were cared for by a nonrelative, and 6% were enrolled in an organized facility.

The median monthly childcare costs for single mother households in Vermont who paid for childcare in 2019 were $500, which was higher than the median monthly childcare costs for all households in Vermont who paid for childcare ($450) and higher than the median monthly childcare costs for single mother households nationwide who paid for childcare ($450). The median monthly childcare costs for single mother households in Vermont who paid for childcare varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $500
• Hispanic or Latino: $450
• Black or African American alone: $500
• Asian alone: $550

About 10% of single mother households in Vermont received some form of childcare assistance in 2019, such as subsidies, vouchers, or tax credits. This percentage was higher than that of all households in Vermont who received childcare assistance (8%) and higher than that of single mother households nationwide who received childcare assistance (12%).

Social Security

The social security situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their social security income, coverage, and benefits. According to the 2020 Census, there were 1,487 single mothers in Vermont who received social security income in 2020, accounting for 2.0% of all single mothers and 1.4% of all social security recipients in Vermont. The social security income rate of single mothers in Vermont was lower than that of single mothers nationwide (8.7%).

The median annual social security income of single mothers in Vermont who received social security income in 2020 was $14,000, which was lower than the median annual social security income of all social security recipients in Vermont ($18,000) and higher than the median annual social security income of single mothers nationwide who received social security income ($13,000). The median annual social security income of single mothers in Vermont who received social security income varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $14,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $12,000
• Black or African American alone: $13,000
• Asian alone: $15,000

About 81% of single mothers in Vermont who received social security income also received other types of retirement income in 2020, such as pensions or annuities. This percentage was higher than that of all social security recipients in Vermont (72%) and that of single mothers nationwide who received social security income (74%).

About 19% of single mothers in Vermont who received social security income relied on it as their only source of income in 2020. This percentage was lower than that of all social security recipients in Vermont (28%) and lower than that of single mothers nationwide who received social security income (26%).

Healthcare

The healthcare situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their health insurance coverage, health status, health care utilization, and health care costs. According to the 2020 Census, there were 2,487 single mothers in Vermont who had no health insurance coverage at any time during the year, accounting for 3.4% of all single mothers and 3.8% of all people who had no health insurance coverage in Vermont. The uninsured rate of single mothers in Vermont was lower than that of single mothers nationwide (23.4%).

The health insurance coverage status of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Any coverage: 97%
• Private coverage: 52%
• Public coverage: 53%
• No coverage: 3%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont had some form of health insurance coverage, followed by those who had public coverage. The health insurance coverage status of single mothers in Vermont was better than that of all people in Vermont, where any coverage accounted for 96%, private coverage for 69%, public coverage for 33%, and no coverage for 4%. The health insurance coverage status of single mothers in Vermont was much better than that of single mothers nationwide, where any coverage accounted for 77%, private coverage for 49%, public coverage for 43%, and no coverage for 23%.

The most common sources of health insurance coverage among single mothers in Vermont were:

• Employer-based: 42%
• Medicaid: 36%
• Medicare: 19%
• Direct-purchase: 16%
• Military: 5%

The health status of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Excellent: 18%
• Very good: 27%
• Good: 34%
• Fair: 15%
• Poor: 6%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont reported their health status as good or better, followed by those who reported their health status as fair. The health status of single mothers in Vermont was better than that of single mothers nationwide, where excellent accounted for 13%, very good for 22%, good for 30%, fair for 22%, and poor for 13%.

The most common chronic conditions among single mothers in Vermont were:

• High blood pressure: 18%
• Asthma: 14%
• Diabetes: 10%
• Heart disease: <1%
• Cancer: 3%

The chronic condition prevalence among single mothers in Vermont was lower than that of single mothers nationwide, where high blood pressure accounted for 21%, asthma for 14%, diabetes for 12%, heart disease for 7%, and cancer for 4%.

The health care utilization of single mothers in Vermont was as follows:

• Had a usual source of care: 79%
• Had a doctor visit in the past year: 77%
• Had a dental visit in the past year: 68%
• Had a flu shot in the past year: 43%

The majority of single mothers in Vermont had a usual source of care and had a doctor visit in the past year, followed by those who had a dental visit in the past year. The health care utilization of single mothers in Vermont was similar to that of single mothers nationwide, where had a usual source of care accounted for 75%, had a doctor visit in the past year for 73%, had a dental visit in the past year for 65%, and had a flu shot in the past year for 39%.

The median annual out-of-pocket health care costs for single mother households in Vermont were $600, which were higher than the median annual out-of-pocket health care costs for all households in Vermont ($500) and higher than the median annual out-of-pocket health care costs for single mother households nationwide ($500). The median annual out-of-pocket health care costs for single mother households in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $600
• Hispanic or Latino: $500
• Black or African American alone: $600
• Asian alone: $700

Expenses

The expenses situation of single mothers in Vermont was measured by their spending patterns, budgeting, and debt. According to the 2019 Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average annual expenditures of single mother households in Vermont were $44,000, which were lower than the average annual expenditures of all households in Vermont ($60,000) and equal to the average annual expenditures of single mother households nationwide ($44,000). The average annual expenditures of single mother households in Vermont varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $45,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $39,000
• Black or African American alone: $42,000
• Asian alone: $47,000

The most common categories of spending among single mother households in Vermont were:

• Housing: $15,000 (34%)
• Transportation: $8,000 (18%)
• Food: $6,000 (14%)
• Personal insurance and pensions: $4,000 (9%)
• Health care: $3,000 (7%)

The spending patterns of single mother households in Vermont were different from that of all households in Vermont, where housing accounted for 31%, transportation for 16%, food for 13%, personal insurance and pensions for 15%, and health care for 8%. The spending patterns of single mother households in Vermont were similar to that of single mother households nationwide, where housing accounted for 35%, transportation for 17%, food for 15%, personal insurance and pensions for 9%, and health care for 7%.

About 54% of single mother households in Vermont had a budget or a financial plan in 2019, compared to 59% of all households in Vermont and 54% of single mother households nationwide. The most common methods of budgeting among single mother households in Vermont were:

• Online or mobile app: 30%
• Paper or spreadsheet: 26%
• Mental or verbal: 24%
• Other: 20%

About 68% of single mother households in Vermont had some form of debt in 2019, compared to 76% of all households in Vermont and 68% of single mother households nationwide. The most common types of debt among single mother households in Vermont were:

• Credit card debt: 45%
• Vehicle loan: 50%
• Student loan: 27%
• Mortgage: 27%

The median total debt amount of single mother households in Vermont who had debt in 2019 was $25,000, which was lower than the median total debt amount of all households in Vermont who had debt ($40,000) and equal to the median total debt amount of single mother households nationwide who had debt ($25,000). The median total debt amount of single mother households in Vermont who had debt varied by race and ethnicity, as follows:

• White alone: $26,000
• Hispanic or Latino: $22,000
• Black or African American alone: $24,000
• Asian alone: $28,000

Conclusion

In conclusion, this article has presented the statistics and characteristics of single mothers in Vermont based on census data and other sources. The main findings are:

• Single mothers in Vermont accounted for 14% of all families and 29% of all one-parent families in 2020.
• Single mothers in Vermont were older, more educated, more employed, more civically engaged, and more insured than single mothers nationwide.
• Single mothers in Vermont faced lower income, higher poverty, lower fertility, lower homeownership, lower health status, lower food security, lower social security income, and lower housing assistance than all households in Vermont.
• Single mothers in Vermont had similar or better outcomes than single mothers nationwide in terms of earnings, income support, housing costs, housing quality, disability status, disability income, disability assistance, health care utilization, health care costs, food spending, food assistance, food access, transportation costs, transportation assistance, childcare costs, childcare access, social security coverage, social security benefits, expenditures, budgeting, and debt.

Sources:

[1] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Demographic Profile Summary File, Table DP05: ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates, Vermont and United States.
[2] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts, Table 1: Population and Housing Units, Vermont and United States.
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[11] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23014: Receipt of Income in the Past 12 Months by Presence and Type of Income for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[12] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23015: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Family Type by Number of Related Children Under 18 Years for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[13] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23016: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Family Type by Number of Related Children Under 18 Years for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present by Work Experience of Householder for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[14] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23017: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Family Type by Number of Related Children Under 18 Years for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present by Age of Householder for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[15] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23018: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Family Type by Number of Related Children Under 18 Years for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present by Educational Attainment of Householder for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[16] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B23019: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months by Family Type by Number of Related Children Under 18 Years for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present by Race and Hispanic Origin of Householder for Households with One Parent and One or More Own Children Under 18 Years Present, Vermont and United States.
[17] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P04: Net Worth – Median Value of Assets Owned Minus Debts Owed (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[18] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P05: Net Worth – Median Value of Assets Owned (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[19] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P06: Net Worth – Median Value of Debts Owed (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[20] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P07: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Net Worth (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[21] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P08: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Assets Owned (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[22] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P09: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Debts Owed (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[24] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P10: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Net Worth (in Dollars): Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States. [25] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P11: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Net Worth Quintile: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[26] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P12: Net Worth – Median Value of Net Worth (in Dollars) by Selected Characteristics and Net Worth Quintile: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[27] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P13: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Asset Ownership: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[28] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P14: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Debt Ownership: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[29] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P15: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Savings or Checking Account Ownership: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[30] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P16: Net Worth – Percentage Distribution of Households by Selected Characteristics and Credit Card Ownership: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[31] U.S.Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), Wave 4 Panel Data, Table SIPPW4P17: Net Worth – Median Value of Credit Score by Selected Characteristics: Wave Four Panel Data (2019), Vermont and United States.
[32] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Demographic Profile Summary File, Table DP04: Selected Housing Characteristics, Vermont and United States.
[33] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Demographic Profile Summary File, Table DP05: ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates, Vermont and United States.
[34] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Demographic Profile Summary File, Table DP06: ACS Economic Characteristics Estimates,
[35] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement, Table 1: Reported Voting and Registration by Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, for States: November 2020, Vermont and United States.
[36] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement, Table 2: Reported Voting and Registration, by Age, Sex, and Educational Attainment: November 2020, Vermont and United States.
[37] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement, Table 3: Reported Voting and Registration of Family Members, by Age and Family Income: November 2020, Vermont and United States.
[38] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement, Table 4: Reported Voting and Registration by Region, Division, and State: November 2020, Vermont and United States.
[39] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Volunteering Supplement, Table 1: Volunteers by Selected Characteristics: September 2019, Vermont and United States.
[40] U.S.Census Bureau, 2019 Current Population Survey, Volunteering Supplement, Table 2: Volunteers by Type of Main Organization for Which Activities Were Performed: September 2019, Vermont and United States.
[41] U.S.Census Bureau, 2020 Census, Demographic Profile Summary File, Table DP07: ACS Selected Economic Characteristics Estimates for the Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population with Disability Status by Sex