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Burlington

Vermont · 44,743 residents · 10.303 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,461. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,200. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,743
+15%since 2000
from 38,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,343 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.8
−5%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K42K44K45K1990201020202024Burlington
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,461
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,070 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,855
+62%since 2000
from $19,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
62.3% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+46%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(35,570)
Black1.7%(673)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(546)
Asian2.6%(1,029)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(5,546)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(36,235)
Black4.7%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,659)
Asian5.4%(2,406)
Other3.9%(1,742)
Diversity Score39.7%(17,778)
Diversity Score
40
+179%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Vermont?

Burlington, Vermont has about 44,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Vermont?

The typical household in Burlington, Vermont earns about $55,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Vermont expensive?

In Burlington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $312,200, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Vermont?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Vermont?

About 25.0% of people in Burlington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,616 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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