Grand Isle County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grand Isle County is located in Vermont with a total population of 7,393. It is the 13th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Isle County is 48.7 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Isle County is $90,625. This is 16% higher than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $363,500. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Isle County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.2%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

43.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 96.7%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.