Windham County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Windham County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Windham County, Vermont has a population of 45,923, the 6th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $72,217 and the median home value is $279,600. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

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

Windham County Quick Facts

Population 45,923

Median Household Income $72,217

Median Home Value $279,600

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 47.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 44.0%

High School Graduation 95.3%

Cities/Places 22

Population 45,923 6th of 14

Median Income $72,217 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Windham 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	45,913	45,923	+0.0%
Median household income	$68,021	$72,217	+6.2%
Median home value	$265,100	$279,600	+5.5%

Median Household Income

Windham

$72,217

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Windham

$279,600

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 18.4%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 33.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,056/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.8%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

32.0%

75+

9.6%

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 Windham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brattleboro	7,657	$52,734	21.3%	$234,600
Bellows Falls	2,891	$56,086	25.1%	$195,600
West Brattleboro	2,749	$44,827	14.5%	$256,100
Saxtons River	553	$106,250	2.5%	$183,700
Westminster	497	$81,000	2.2%	$313,600
Putney	393	$47,159	24.2%	$246,500
Wilmington	348	$57,000	13.5%	$285,300
Algiers	242	N/A	29.3%	N/A
Whitingham	178	N/A	15.2%	$219,600
Townshend	160	$38,875	8.8%	$247,600
Harmonyville	151	$69,205	3.3%	$307,700
Newfane	141	$85,938	12.8%	$347,400
Londonderry	137	$54,000	0.0%	$166,500
North Westminster	125	N/A	0.0%	$171,500
Jacksonville	106	$83,281	3.8%	$223,400
Stratton Mountain	87	$179,500	0.0%	$1,062,500
Grafton	82	$114,286	0.0%	$463,600
Chimney Hill	75	N/A	0.0%	$275,000
South Londonderry	68	$63,417	0.0%	N/A
Jamaica	59	$84,875	6.8%	$279,700
Wardsboro	48	$83,889	2.1%	$287,500
West Dummerston	46	N/A	0.0%	$188,200

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Population Overview

Windham County is located in Vermont with a total population of 45,923. It is the 6th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Windham County is 47.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 43.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Windham County is $72,217. This is 11% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $279,600. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Windham County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.1%.

Education

44.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as 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 95.3%. Notably, 21.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Windham 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 Windham County, Vermont?

Windham County has a population of 45,923, making it the 6th most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Windham County?

The median household income in Windham County is $72,217 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Windham County, Vermont?

Windham County contains 22 Census-designated places.