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Vermont

Illinois · 570 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Vermont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 222 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,800. Households here earn about 39% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
570
−28%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
453 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+16%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5456206947688431990201020202024Vermont
2024698
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,083
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,135
+74%since 2000
from $13,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Vermont on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(771)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score7.6%(44)
Diversity Score
8
+141%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermont, Illinois?

Vermont, Illinois has about 570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vermont, Illinois?

The typical household in Vermont, Illinois earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermont, Illinois expensive?

In Vermont, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,800.

How educated are people in Vermont, Illinois?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vermont, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermont, Illinois?

About 11.0% of people in Vermont, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermont, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermont, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 231 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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