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STATE · ADMITTED 1791 · 2000 CENSUS

Vermont

608,827 residents · 14 counties · 180 cities · 193 census tracts
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Vermont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,856. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $111,200.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608,827
+8%since 1990
from 562,758 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 61 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+14%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
554K580K605K630K656K1990201020202024Vermont
2024647K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,856
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,625
+52%since 1990
from $13,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $446 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Vermont on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(554,570)
Black0.4%(2,194)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3,862)
Asian0.5%(3,064)
Diversity Score5.2%(29,519)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(585,431)
Black0.5%(2,921)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5,504)
Asian0.8%(5,160)
Diversity Score5.6%(33,989)
Diversity Score
6
+6%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−32%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Section 02

Largest cities

1.Burlington44,019
2.South Burlington21,394
3.Rutland15,363
4.Essex Junction10,921
5.Bennington9,245
6.Winooski8,239
7.Barre8,214
8.Montpelier7,823
9.Brattleboro7,657
10.Middlebury7,220
11.St. Albans6,939
12.Shelburne6,499
Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermont?

Vermont has about 608,827 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vermont?

The typical household in Vermont earns about $40,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermont expensive?

In Vermont, the median home is worth about $111,200, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Vermont?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermont?

About 9.4% of people in Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46,069 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBenningtonWinooskiBarreMontpelier
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Metro areas
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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