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Montpelier

Vermont · 8,074 residents · 10.057 sq mi
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Montpelier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,668. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% 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 $257,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,074
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
803 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Montpelier
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,668
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,227
+91%since 2000
from $22,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
46.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,038)
Black1.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(253)
Asian2.6%(211)
Other3%(241)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,910)
Diversity Score
24
+233%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montpelier, Vermont?

Montpelier, Vermont has about 8,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montpelier, Vermont?

The typical household in Montpelier, Vermont earns about $65,668 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 $257,300, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Montpelier, Vermont?

About 61.2% 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 4.0% 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 173 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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