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South Burlington

Vermont · 20,292 residents · 16.435 sq mi
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South Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,227. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 56% 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 $312,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,292
+28%since 2000
from 15,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K17K19K22K1990201020202024South Burlington
202421K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(926)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(1,060)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(962)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.1%(1,035)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(1,234)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.1%(3,276)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.5%(2,737)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(2,524)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(2,664)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(2,039)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(1,207)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(628)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,227
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,174
+83%since 2000
from $25,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,426
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $822 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Burlington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(14,704)
Black0.8%(120)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(192)
Asian3.3%(527)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(16,657)
Black3%(613)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(687)
Asian6.7%(1,360)
Other4.4%(888)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.6%(110)
Cuban0.4%(69)
Mexican0.3%(67)
Costa Rican0.3%(67)
Peruvian0.3%(64)
Colombian0.3%(53)
Puerto Rican0.3%(51)
Venezuelan0.3%(50)
Asian origin
Chinese1.9%(368)
Nepalese1.8%(340)
Asian Indian1.1%(207)
Filipino0.4%(69)
Korean0.2%(31)
Taiwanese0.1%(19)
Japanese0.1%(12)
Ancestry
Irish16.2%(3,138)
English13.5%(2,617)
German10.7%(2,070)
French Canadian9.6%(1,851)
Italian9.3%(1,791)
French8.7%(1,679)
American5.9%(1,148)
Polish4.1%(787)
Scottish3.6%(700)
Russian1.9%(361)
Canadian1.6%(308)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
British1.3%(259)
Swedish1.2%(240)
Hungarian1.1%(221)
Greek1.1%(215)
Welsh1%(189)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(171)
Dutch0.9%(165)
Ukrainian0.7%(134)
Norwegian0.7%(131)
Lithuanian0.6%(121)
Austrian0.6%(110)
Arab0.4%(84)
Romanian0.4%(71)
Czech0.3%(58)
Lebanese0.3%(53)
Swiss0.3%(49)
Finnish0.2%(46)
Danish0.2%(44)
West Indian0.2%(42)
Portuguese0.2%(39)
Haitian0.2%(39)
Turkish0.2%(35)
Croatian0.1%(29)
Syrian0.1%(16)
Slovene0%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.4%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.6%(3,477)
Married47.9%(4,006)
Widowed1.7%(141)
Divorced8.9%(742)
Women 15+
Never married35.4%(3,191)
Married43.7%(3,932)
Widowed6.8%(609)
Divorced14.1%(1,273)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Burlington, Vermont?

South Burlington, Vermont has about 20,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Burlington, Vermont earns about $76,227 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 $312,300, and the typical rent is about $1,426 a month.

How educated are people in South Burlington, Vermont?

About 56.1% 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 6.5% 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 7,483 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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