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Vergennes

Vermont · 2,588 residents · 2.456 sq mi
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Vergennes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,472. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,588
−6%since 2000
from 2,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,054 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+13%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Vergennes
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,472
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,763 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,910
+29%since 2000
from $15,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,528)
Black1.9%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(80)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(350)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,365)
Black2.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(67)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other1.6%(41)
Diversity Score19%(491)
Diversity Score
19
+48%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vergennes, Vermont?

Vergennes, Vermont has about 2,588 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vergennes, Vermont?

The typical household in Vergennes, Vermont earns about $52,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vergennes, Vermont expensive?

In Vergennes, Vermont, the median home is worth about $185,400, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Vergennes, Vermont?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vergennes, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vergennes, Vermont?

About 20.0% of people in Vergennes, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vergennes, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Vergennes, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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