Addison County, Vermont Demographics 2026
Addison County, Vermont has a population of 37,664, the 7th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $89,639 and the median home value is $361,200. The poverty rate is 7.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Addison County Quick Facts
How Addison County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,497 | 37,664 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $88,478 | $89,639 | +1.3% |
| Median home value | $333,700 | $361,200 | +8.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Addison County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury | 7,220 | $86,250 | 15.2% | $417,400 |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | 11.6% | $310,000 |
| Bristol | 2,142 | $73,064 | 13.1% | $301,800 |
| East Middlebury | 332 | $89,400 | 0.0% | $230,700 |
| Lincoln | 279 | $95,417 | 5.4% | $354,100 |
| New Haven | 221 | $66,696 | 0.0% | $387,000 |
| South Lincoln | 189 | $116,250 | 3.2% | $364,700 |
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Population Overview
Addison County is located in Vermont with a total population of 37,664. It is the 7th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Addison County is 44.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Addison County is $89,639. This is 10% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $361,200. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Addison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%.
Education
43.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Addison County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Vermont and 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 Addison County, Vermont?
Addison County has a population of 37,664, making it the 7th most populous county in Vermont.
What is the median income in Addison County?
The median household income in Addison County is $89,639 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.
How many cities are in Addison County, Vermont?
Addison County contains 7 Census-designated places.