Washington County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Washington County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Washington County, Vermont has a population of 60,017, the 3rd most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $83,449 and the median home value is $315,000. The poverty rate is 8.7%.

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

Washington County Quick Facts

Population 60,017

Median Household Income $83,449

Median Home Value $315,000

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 43.8 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.1%

High School Graduation 96.4%

Cities/Places 14

Population 60,017 3rd of 14

Median Income $83,449 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.7%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Washington 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	59,958	60,017	+0.1%
Median household income	$79,853	$83,449	+4.5%
Median home value	$293,900	$315,000	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Washington

$83,449

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Washington

$315,000

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.7%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 41.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

1.9%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

11.2%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

10.2%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,163/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.0%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

27.6%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Barre	8,412	$65,625	17.3%	$210,400
Montpelier	8,014	$81,030	6.5%	$375,100
Northfield	3,766	$60,789	17.4%	$241,400
Waterbury	1,753	$54,273	13.7%	$375,400
South Barre	1,346	$78,050	7.4%	$257,600
East Barre	1,017	$114,483	2.6%	$195,700
Websterville	471	$101,923	4.9%	$171,700
Marshfield	470	$84,375	4.9%	$178,300
Plainfield	450	$46,987	16.7%	$173,600
Waterbury Center	273	N/A	8.8%	$298,100
Graniteville	244	$82,574	8.2%	N/A
Cabot	243	$77,250	6.2%	$199,100
Waitsfield	193	$26,384	3.1%	$453,100
Worcester	113	$67,083	7.1%	$212,500

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Population Overview

Washington County is located in Vermont with a total population of 60,017. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington County is 43.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington County is $83,449. This is 3% higher than the state median of $81,203. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $315,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Washington County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

48.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 96.4%. Notably, 19.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Washington 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 Washington County, Vermont?

Washington County has a population of 60,017, making it the 3rd most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Washington County?

The median household income in Washington County is $83,449 with a poverty rate of 8.7%.

How many cities are in Washington County, Vermont?

Washington County contains 14 Census-designated places.