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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Burlington Metro

Burlington-South Burlington, VT · 3 counties · 198,889 residents · 1,249.58 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,139. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $127,778.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

198,889
+12%since 1990
from 177,059 in 1990
1990 – 2025
159 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 142 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+12%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
172K187K202K218K233K1990201020202024Burlington
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,139
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,773 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,158
+47%since 1990
from $15,034 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,778
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $109,091 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$632
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $498 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
31.4% rent
2.8
−12%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(173,044)
Black0.6%(1,085)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,501)
Asian0.8%(1,487)
Diversity Score7.6%(13,409)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(188,554)
Black0.7%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(1,860)
Asian1.5%(3,034)
Diversity Score7.9%(15,768)
8
+5%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 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.

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

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