Windsor County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Windsor County is located in Vermont with a total population of 57,968. It is the 4th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Windsor County is 47.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Windsor County is $75,247. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $267,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Windsor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.2%.

Education

41.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower 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 94.9%. Notably, 17.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.