Chittenden, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 93, Chittenden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chittenden is a small community located in Vermont, within Rutland County. The total population is 93. It ranks as the 162nd most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chittenden is 45.9 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chittenden is $158,125. This is 95% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 96% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chittenden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $252,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Chittenden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chittenden is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.8% vs 2.6%).

Education

52.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 24.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chittenden, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.