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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Burlington Metro

Burlington-South Burlington, VT · 3 counties · 225,562 residents · 1,249.58 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,291.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
225,562
+13%since 2000
from 198,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 159 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+12%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
172K187K202K218K233K1990201020202024Burlington
2024228K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,053
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,728
+75%since 2000
from $22,158 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
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
$292,291
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,778 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+43%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(194,816)
Black2.3%(5,127)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5,793)
Asian3.3%(7,545)
Other3.4%(7,629)
Diversity Score27.3%(61,664)
Segregation Score28.5%(64,366)
Diversity Score
27
+245%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 225,562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burlington-South Burlington, VT earns about $74,053 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 $292,291, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

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

About 46.5% 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 10.8% 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 48,503 residents, a change of about 27 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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