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Vermont

625,741 residents · 14 counties · 180 cities · 193 census tracts
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Vermont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625,741
+3%since 2000
from 608,827 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
554K580K605K630K656K1990201020202024Vermont
2024647K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,841
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,856 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,478
+33%since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+48%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(585,431)
Black0.5%(2,921)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5,504)
Asian0.8%(5,160)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(33,989)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(590,223)
Black0.9%(5,943)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9,208)
Asian1.3%(7,875)
Other1.9%(11,800)
Diversity Score13.4%(84,090)
Diversity Score
13
+141%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 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.

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Largest cities
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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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Vermont (2010): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy