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Chittenden County

Vermont · 168,323 residents · 536.849 sq mi
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Chittenden County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $314,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% 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
168,323
+15%since 2000
from 146,571 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
314 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
128K139K151K162K174K1990201020202024Chittenden County
2024170K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,316
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,809
+74%since 2000
from $23,501 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,293
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(138,422)
Black0.9%(1,283)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,561)
Asian2%(2,901)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(14,201)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(142,880)
Black2.8%(4,757)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4,751)
Asian4.3%(7,203)
Other3.3%(5,539)
Diversity Score30.8%(51,894)
Segregation Score27.4%(46,151)
Diversity Score
31
+218%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chittenden County, Vermont?

Chittenden County, Vermont has about 168,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chittenden County, Vermont earns about $76,316 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 $314,200, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.

How educated are people in Chittenden County, Vermont?

About 52.6% 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 11.2% 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 36,562 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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