The history of Poultney can be traced back to the early 1800s when the town's development depended on slate quarries. The first wave of immigrants to the town came from Wales, and soon they were joined by skilled quarrymen from other countries. By the turn of the twentieth century, the town was home to more than a thousand people who worked in the quarries and lived in the town's downtown.
The median age of the entire population of Poultney was 25.1 in 2020. The average age for native-born residents was 26 and for foreign-born residents, the figure was 21. Compared to the U.S. average of one-third, the age of residents in Poultney is older than in many places. Almost 3% of the civilian population in the city is a veteran.
Poultney is located in Rutland County, Vermont. The official USPS code for the area is POULTNEY, Vermont. The city is divided into two villages and a small town. The population of Poultney is around 2,300. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
The population of Poultney is mostly White. The next most common ethnic group is Black or African American (Non-Hispanic). Another ethnic group is Native American. One percent of Poultney residents are Hispanic.