Burlington is a metro area of 198,889 people. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The population is up 12% since 1990. Poverty is uncommon here, at 8.8% of people across the metro. Median household income is $46,139, close to the national figure. Median home value sits at $127,778.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.9%(2,444)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.6%(1,751)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.9%(2,728)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.6%(620)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.6%(54)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 9,427 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT has about 198,889 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?
The typical household in Burlington-South Burlington, VT earns about $46,139 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 $127,778, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.
How educated are people in Burlington-South Burlington, VT?
About 35.0% 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 8.8% 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 21,830 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.
