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Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vermont had a total population of 647,106, with a median household income of $81,203, which is about the same as the national average. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Vermont Quick Facts

Population 647,106
Median Household Income $81,203
Median Home Value $316,600
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 43.1 years
Homeownership Rate 73.2%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.8%
High School Graduation 94.9%
Counties 14
Cities/Places 179
Population 647,106
Median Income $81,203 about the same as national
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment 3.6%

How Vermont Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population645,254647,106+0.3%
Median household income$78,024$81,203+4.1%
Median home value$290,500$316,600+9.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%
$25K-$50K 16.8%
$50K-$100K 29.2%
$100K+ 40.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.7%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
3.0%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
3.4%
$30K-$35K
3.2%
$35K-$40K
3.4%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
6.7%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
11.1%
$125K-$150K
7.9%
$150K-$200K
10.4%
$200K+
11.1%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
64.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,234/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Vermont

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Burlington44,675$71,10920.4%
2South Burlington20,756$106,6677.2%
3Rutland15,712$57,67515.3%
4Essex Junction10,803$89,2579.5%
5Bennington9,245$54,25711.4%
6Barre8,412$65,62517.3%
7Winooski8,293$79,52213.8%
8Montpelier8,014$81,0306.5%
9Brattleboro7,657$52,73421.3%
10Middlebury7,220$86,25015.2%

Richest Cities in Vermont

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Norwich$173,594$697,90091.4%
2East Barre$114,483$195,70013.6%
3Shelburne$109,583$553,20070.7%
4South Burlington$106,667$443,40067.5%
5Bradford$104,306$226,50038.3%
6Jericho$89,740$480,40077.1%
7Essex Junction$89,257$407,50052.4%
8Middlebury$86,250$417,40061.9%
9Stowe$85,031$353,40059.9%
10Montpelier$81,030$375,10066.1%

Most Affordable Cities in Vermont

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1East Barre1.7x$195,700$114,483
2Bradford2.2x$226,500$104,306
3Fair Haven2.6x$174,700$66,131
4Williamstown2.7x$211,300$79,358
5Proctor2.7x$206,000$75,060
6Poultney2.8x$196,600$70,536
7Randolph3.1x$235,400$75,069
8Springfield3.1x$147,200$46,760
9Richford3.2x$165,000$52,083
10Barre3.2x$210,400$65,625

Explore Vermont Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Vermont (14)

14 results
Chittenden County169,758$96,7599.7%$439,200
Rutland County60,425$68,61611.8%$229,400
Washington County60,017$83,4498.7%$315,000
Windsor County57,990$77,5949.2%$296,400
Franklin County50,638$81,31310.3%$306,700
Windham County45,923$72,21711.6%$279,600
Addison County37,664$89,6397.6%$361,200
Bennington County37,269$73,32511.3%$279,900
Caledonia County30,475$69,97011.7%$227,900
Orange County29,761$82,2329.3%$271,300
Orleans County27,606$70,10311.7%$223,400
Lamoille County26,148$74,9088.5%$304,700
Grand Isle County7,450$97,3967.9%$394,100
Essex County5,982$59,29413.9%$172,500

All Cities & Places in Vermont (179)

179 results
Burlington44,675$71,10920.4%$444,800
South Burlington20,756$106,6677.2%$443,400
Rutland15,712$57,67515.3%$185,500
Essex Junction10,803$89,2579.5%$407,500
Bennington9,245$54,25711.4%$191,700
Barre8,412$65,62517.3%$210,400
Winooski8,293$79,52213.8%$381,500
Montpelier8,014$81,0306.5%$375,100
Brattleboro7,657$52,73421.3%$234,600
Middlebury7,220$86,25015.2%$417,400
St. Albans6,954$57,98019.5%$263,400
Shelburne6,499$109,58310.0%$553,200
St. Johnsbury5,859$53,71119.7%$174,500
Newport4,394$54,64623.0%$179,400
Springfield4,237$46,76018.7%$147,200
Northfield3,766$60,78917.4%$241,400
Milton3,555$77,55010.1%$337,600
White River Junction3,364$77,16812.1%$278,800
Wilder3,087$75,1439.3%$273,200
Bellows Falls2,891$56,08625.1%$195,600
West Brattleboro2,749$44,82714.5%$256,100
Swanton2,670$66,60720.1%$229,000
Morrisville2,664$68,24017.8%$276,300
Vergennes2,565$76,58711.6%$310,000
Fair Haven2,537$66,13116.3%$174,700
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Population Overview

Vermont has a total population of 647,106, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermont is 43.1 years. This is 11% higher than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermont is $81,203. This is about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 19% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $316,600. Housing costs are 5% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vermont has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the national average (89.9% vs 57.4%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the national average of 19.3%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vermont come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vermont?

Vermont has a total population of 647,106 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Vermont?

The median household income in Vermont is $81,203, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Vermont?

Vermont has 179 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 14 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Vermont?

The poverty rate in Vermont is 10.1%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Vermont?

The largest city in Vermont is Burlington with a population of 44,675.