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Montpelier

Vermont · 7,823 residents (2025 est.) · 10.057 sq mi
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Montpelier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,030. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $375,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,014
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,823 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Montpelier
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,030
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,513 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,532
+124%since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,302
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+61%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,667)
Black0.6%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(113)
Asian0.8%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(571)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,935)
Black0.8%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(358)
Asian1.7%(140)
Other6.4%(514)
Diversity Score30.6%(2,451)
Diversity Score
31
+330%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Vermont?

Montpelier, Vermont has about 8,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Vermont?

The typical household in Montpelier, Vermont earns about $81,030 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montpelier, Vermont expensive?

In Montpelier, Vermont, the median home is worth about $375,100, and the typical rent is about $1,302 a month.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Vermont?

About 66.1% of adults age 25 and over in Montpelier, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montpelier, Vermont?

About 6.5% of people in Montpelier, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montpelier, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Montpelier, Vermont has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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