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Burlington-South Burlington, VT · 3 counties · 227,803 residents (2025 est.) · 1,249.58 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $408,278. It ranks in the top 1% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227,846
+15%since 2000
from 198,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+11%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:227,803 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
172K187K202K218K233K1990201020202024Burlington
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,347
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,139 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,764
+125%since 2000
from $22,158 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+3%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,278
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,778 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,535
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+58%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(188,554)
Black0.7%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,860)
Asian1.5%(3,034)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(15,768)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(198,329)
Black1.8%(4,029)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6,034)
Asian3.4%(7,795)
Other5.1%(11,659)
Diversity Score29.7%(67,645)
Segregation Score24.3%(55,393)
Diversity Score
30
+274%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
−15%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 83.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BurlingtonCENTRAL44,019South BurlingtonCENTRAL21,394
What's inside

3 component counties

Chittenden CountyCENTRAL169,115Franklin County51,177Grand Isle County7,511
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

Burlington-South Burlington, VT has about 227,846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

The typical household in Burlington-South Burlington, VT earns about $93,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington-South Burlington, VT expensive?

In Burlington-South Burlington, VT, the median home is worth about $408,278, and the typical rent is about $1,535 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

About 50.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington-South Burlington, VT hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?

About 9.8% of people in Burlington-South Burlington, VT live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington-South Burlington, VT grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington-South Burlington, VT has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50,787 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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