Vermont is a state of 625,741 people. The median age is 41.5, about 4 years above the US median. The foreign-born share is 4%. About 33% of adults have finished a four-year degree. 71% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $208,400, having more than doubled since 2000.
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)19.5%(6,380)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)16.3%(5,331)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36.2%(11,846)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.5%(1,787)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.7%(228)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 32,714 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.
Metropolitan areas are built around an urban core of 50,000 or more people; micropolitan areas around a core of 10,000 to 50,000. A statistical area can cross state lines, so each is listed under its primary state.
Frequently asked
How many people live in Vermont?
Vermont has about 625,741 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Vermont?
The typical household in Vermont earns about $51,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Vermont expensive?
In Vermont, the median home is worth about $208,400, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.
How educated are people in Vermont?
About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Vermont?
About 11.1% 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 62,983 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.
