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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chittenden County

Vermont · 146,571 residents · 536.849 sq mi
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Chittenden County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,673. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $136,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

146,571
+11%since 1990
from 131,761 in 1990
1990 – 2025
273 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 245 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+12%since 1990
from 30.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
128K139K151K162K174K1990201020202024Chittenden County
2024170K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,673
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,877 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,501
+46%since 1990
from $16,096 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$662
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.9
−10%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(128,716)
Black0.8%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1,294)
Asian1.1%(1,386)
Diversity Score8%(10,520)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(138,422)
Black0.9%(1,283)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,561)
Asian2%(2,901)
Diversity Score9.7%(14,201)
10
+21%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chittenden County, Vermont?

Chittenden County, Vermont has about 146,571 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chittenden County, Vermont?

The typical household in Chittenden County, Vermont earns about $47,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chittenden County, Vermont expensive?

In Chittenden County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $136,500, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Chittenden County, Vermont?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chittenden County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chittenden County, Vermont?

About 8.8% of people in Chittenden County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chittenden County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Chittenden County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,810 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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