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Grand Isle County

Vermont · 7,293 residents · 81.77 sq mi
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Grand Isle County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $287,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,293
+6%since 2000
from 6,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
89 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 84 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+26%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Grand Isle County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,667
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,033 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,530
+87%since 2000
from $22,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score2%(135)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(6,697)
Black0.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(127)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other4.4%(323)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,264)
Segregation Score9%(658)
Diversity Score
17
+788%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

Grand Isle County, Vermont has about 7,293 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grand Isle County, Vermont earns about $81,667 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 $287,200, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Isle County, Vermont?

About 42.2% 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 6.3% 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 1,975 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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