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Vergennes

Vermont · 2,553 residents · 2.456 sq mi
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Vergennes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,859. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,553
−7%since 2000
from 2,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+34%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Vergennes
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,859
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,763 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,758
+118%since 2000
from $15,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,336)
Black1.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(54)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other1.4%(36)
Diversity Score13.2%(337)
Diversity Score
13
+3%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vergennes, Vermont?

Vergennes, Vermont has about 2,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vergennes, Vermont?

The typical household in Vergennes, Vermont earns about $63,859 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 $219,800, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Vergennes, Vermont?

About 29.1% 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 9.5% 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 36 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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