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Vermont

643,077 residents · 14 counties · 180 cities · 193 census tracts
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Vermont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,900.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643,077
+6%since 2000
from 608,827 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
554K580K605K630K656K1990201020202024Vermont
2024647K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,477
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,856 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,854
+74%since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Vermont on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(573,201)
Black1.3%(8,649)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15,504)
Asian1.8%(11,457)
Other2.8%(18,214)
Diversity Score20.3%(130,490)
Diversity Score
20
+263%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 74.4% 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%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 643,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vermont?

The typical household in Vermont earns about $63,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermont expensive?

In Vermont, the median home is worth about $230,900, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Vermont?

About 39.7% of adults age 25 and over in Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermont?

About 10.8% 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 80,319 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBenningtonWinooskiBarreMontpelier
All 14 counties
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Metro areas
BurlingtonRutlandBarreBrattleboroBennington
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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