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Grand Isle County

Vermont · 7,511 residents (2025 est.) · 81.77 sq mi
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The short version

Grand Isle County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $394,100. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,450
+8%since 2000
from 6,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 93 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+22%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Grand Isle County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(301)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(407)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(336)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(374)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(283)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.8%(807)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.9%(886)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(893)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.9%(1,408)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.1%(1,200)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.4%(403)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(152)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,396
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,033 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,447
+154%since 2000
from $22,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+17%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,100
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(6,698)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(29)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,722)
Black0.3%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(166)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other6.9%(512)
Diversity Score
23
+201%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
7
−22%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(31)
Puerto Rican0.3%(22)
Cuban0.3%(19)
Dominican0.1%(10)
Argentine0.1%(6)
Guatemalan0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(16)
Korean0.1%(5)
Chinese0%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English18.5%(1,376)
Irish16.3%(1,213)
French12.8%(956)
American9.2%(684)
German8.5%(631)
Italian5.9%(436)
Scottish4.7%(347)
Polish2.6%(190)
Canadian1.2%(87)
Welsh0.8%(61)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.7%(54)
Danish0.6%(47)
Swedish0.6%(46)
Finnish0.5%(37)
Hungarian0.5%(35)
Portuguese0.4%(33)
Greek0.4%(32)
Czech0.3%(23)
British0.3%(22)
Russian0.3%(21)
Norwegian0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(15)
Austrian0.2%(13)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Arab0.1%(11)
Lebanese0.1%(11)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Latvian0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(5)
Swiss0.1%(5)
Slovene0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest French Canadian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30%(1,003)
Married57.6%(1,926)
Widowed1.9%(63)
Divorced10.5%(350)
Women 15+
Never married21%(643)
Married57.5%(1,762)
Widowed8.4%(256)
Divorced13.2%(403)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

Grand Isle County, Vermont has about 7,450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

The typical household in Grand Isle County, Vermont earns about $97,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Isle County, Vermont expensive?

In Grand Isle County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $394,100, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

About 44.0% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Isle County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

About 7.9% of people in Grand Isle County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grand Isle County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Grand Isle County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,132 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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