Addison County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Addison County is located in Vermont with a total population of 37,497. It is the 7th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Addison County is 44.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Addison County is $88,478. This is 13% higher than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $333,700. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Addison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%.

Education

43.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 42.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.