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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Burlington

Vermont · 15,814 residents · 16.435 sq mi
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South Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,566. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $134,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,814
+23%since 1990
from 12,809 in 1990
1990 – 2025
962 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 779 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+6%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K14K17K19K22K1990201020202024South Burlington
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,566
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,358 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,290
+26%since 1990
from $20,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$822
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $664 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.6
−8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(12,504)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(85)
Asian1.9%(247)
Diversity Score7.4%(947)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(14,704)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian3.3%(527)
Diversity Score13%(2,050)
13
+75%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.0%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−34%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Burlington, Vermont?

South Burlington, Vermont has about 15,814 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Burlington, Vermont?

The typical household in South Burlington, Vermont earns about $51,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Burlington, Vermont expensive?

In South Burlington, Vermont, the median home is worth about $134,700, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in South Burlington, Vermont?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Burlington, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Burlington, Vermont?

About 4.2% of people in South Burlington, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Burlington, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, South Burlington, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,005 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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