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Windham County

Vermont · 45,905 residents · 785.959 sq mi
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Windham County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,905
+4%since 2000
from 44,216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 56 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+19%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41K42K44K45K46K1990201020202024Windham County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,188
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,313
+67%since 2000
from $20,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(42,452)
Black0.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(493)
Asian0.8%(342)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(2,612)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(41,010)
Black1.1%(495)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,333)
Asian1.1%(493)
Other2.8%(1,273)
Diversity Score19.1%(8,762)
Segregation Score18.3%(8,379)
Diversity Score
19
+223%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windham County, Vermont?

Windham County, Vermont has about 45,905 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Windham County, Vermont earns about $54,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windham County, Vermont expensive?

In Windham County, Vermont, the median home is worth about $217,600, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Windham County, Vermont?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Windham County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windham County, Vermont?

About 13.4% of people in Windham County, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windham County, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Windham County, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,317 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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