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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Burlington Metro

Burlington-South Burlington, VT · 3 counties · 177,059 residents · 1,249.58 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,773. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $109,091.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

177,059
−11%vs 2000
vs 198,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
142 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
172K187K202K218K233K1990201020202024Burlington
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,773
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,139 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,034
−32%vs 2000
vs $22,158 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$109,091
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,778 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$498
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $632 in 2000
US average: $450
66.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.6% in 2000
33.4% rent
3.1
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(173,044)
Black0.6%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,501)
Asian0.8%(1,487)
Other0.8%(1,443)
Diversity Score7.6%(13,409)
8
−4%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.8%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

Burlington-South Burlington, VT has about 177,059 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Burlington-South Burlington, VT earns about $34,773 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 $109,091, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

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

About 29.2% 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 9.1% of people in Burlington-South Burlington, VT live below the federal poverty line.

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

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