Chittenden County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Chittenden County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chittenden County, Vermont has a population of 169,758, the 1st most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $96,759 and the median home value is $439,200. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

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

Chittenden County Quick Facts

Population 169,758

Median Household Income $96,759

Median Home Value $439,200

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 37.3 years

Homeownership Rate 63.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 56.8%

High School Graduation 96.1%

Cities/Places 20

Population 169,758 1st of 14

Median Income $96,759 19% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Chittenden 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	168,831	169,758	+0.5%
Median household income	$94,310	$96,759	+2.6%
Median home value	$404,500	$439,200	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Chittenden

$96,759

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chittenden

$439,200

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%

$25K-$50K 13.5%

$50K-$100K 26.8%

$100K+ 48.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

2.8%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

12.9%

$200K+

15.2%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

70.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.9%

Renter 36.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,646/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.2%

18-34

29.3%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

22.4%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Chittenden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Burlington	44,675	$71,109	20.4%	$444,800
South Burlington	20,756	$106,667	7.2%	$443,400
Essex Junction	10,803	$89,257	9.5%	$407,500
Winooski	8,293	$79,522	13.8%	$381,500
Shelburne	6,499	$109,583	10.0%	$553,200
Milton	3,555	$77,550	10.1%	$337,600
Jericho	1,346	$89,740	1.5%	$480,400
Richmond	753	$71,250	4.5%	$405,600
Hinesburg	733	$54,661	22.8%	$379,400
Huntington	516	$76,667	8.5%	$276,800
Underhill Flats	434	$65,625	3.2%	$326,900
St. George	411	$89,327	4.8%	$324,200
Bolton Valley	252	$111,875	3.6%	$225,000
West Charlotte	208	$107,679	9.6%	$476,100
Huntington Center	181	$93,912	0.0%	$368,800
Westford	153	$177,717	0.0%	$375,000
East Charlotte	102	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Hanksville	41	$118,438	0.0%	$368,800
Underhill Center	40	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Bolton	17	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Chittenden County is located in Vermont with a total population of 169,758. It is the 1st most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chittenden County is 37.3 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759. This is 19% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $439,200. Housing costs are 39% higher than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chittenden County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.3% vs 1.1%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.4% vs 1.8%).

Education

56.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chittenden County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% higher than 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 96.1%. Notably, 24.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chittenden 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 Chittenden County, Vermont?

Chittenden County has a population of 169,758, making it the 1st most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Chittenden County?

The median household income in Chittenden County is $96,759 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Chittenden County, Vermont?

Chittenden County contains 20 Census-designated places.