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Winooski

Vermont · 7,997 residents · 1.381 sq mi
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Winooski has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,236. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 47% 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 $231,300. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,997
+22%since 2000
from 6,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,791 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 4,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+1%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Winooski
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,236
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,592 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,701
+90%since 2000
from $17,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
69.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+9%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(5,902)
Black1.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(75)
Asian5.4%(354)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(1,223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(5,633)
Black8.8%(707)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(247)
Asian11.2%(898)
Other1.4%(109)
Diversity Score53.2%(4,257)
Diversity Score
53
+186%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winooski, Vermont?

Winooski, Vermont has about 7,997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winooski, Vermont?

The typical household in Winooski, Vermont earns about $56,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winooski, Vermont expensive?

In Winooski, Vermont, the median home is worth about $231,300, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Winooski, Vermont?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winooski, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winooski, Vermont?

About 22.5% of people in Winooski, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winooski, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Winooski, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,348 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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