Chittenden County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chittenden County is located in Vermont with a total population of 168,831. It is the 1st most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chittenden County is 37.0 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chittenden County is $94,310. This is 21% higher than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $404,500. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chittenden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.5% vs 1.2%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.9% vs 1.6%).

Education

55.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chittenden County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 31% 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 95.5%. Notably, 24.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.