Windsor County, Vermont Demographics 2026

Name: Windsor County, Vermont Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Windsor County, Vermont has a population of 57,990, the 4th most populous county in Vermont. The median household income is $77,594 and the median home value is $296,400. The poverty rate is 9.2%.

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

Windsor County Quick Facts

Population 57,990

Median Household Income $77,594

Median Home Value $296,400

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 47.6 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 43.0%

High School Graduation 94.9%

Cities/Places 22

Population 57,990 4th of 14

Median Income $77,594 4% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.2%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Windsor 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	57,968	57,990	+0.0%
Median household income	$75,247	$77,594	+3.1%
Median home value	$267,400	$296,400	+10.8%

Median Household Income

Windsor

$77,594

$81,203

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Windsor

$296,400

$316,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 39.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

11.9%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,118/mo 17.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.6%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

31.1%

75+

10.3%

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 Windsor County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Springfield	4,237	$46,760	18.7%	$147,200
White River Junction	3,364	$77,168	12.1%	$278,800
Wilder	3,087	$75,143	9.3%	$273,200
Windsor	2,060	$51,197	7.8%	$170,300
Chester	1,298	$64,265	0.0%	$261,900
Norwich	1,147	$173,594	3.9%	$697,900
Woodstock	936	$87,292	10.3%	$775,000
Ludlow	808	$56,667	8.7%	$304,000
West Woodstock	657	$56,012	12.8%	$358,300
Hartland	572	$102,391	4.2%	N/A
Bethel	521	$63,375	10.4%	$274,100
South Royalton	458	$62,690	32.8%	$210,000
North Springfield	427	$68,865	0.0%	$187,800
Proctorsville	427	$93,125	7.8%	$210,000
Hartford Village	426	$92,500	8.2%	$277,600
Quechee	412	N/A	26.0%	$365,400
Ascutney	381	$53,269	0.8%	$218,800
North Hartland	322	$51,161	28.3%	$420,000
Rochester	288	$40,089	16.0%	$255,000
Cavendish	171	$133,125	1.8%	$362,500
South Woodstock	79	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Weston	52	$121,250	0.0%	$656,300

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Population Overview

Windsor County is located in Vermont with a total population of 57,990. It is the 4th most populous county out of 14 in Vermont. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Windsor County is 47.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 43.1 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Windsor County is $77,594. This is 4% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $296,400. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $316,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Windsor County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

43.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower 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 94.9%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Windsor 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 Windsor County, Vermont?

Windsor County has a population of 57,990, making it the 4th most populous county in Vermont.

What is the median income in Windsor County?

The median household income in Windsor County is $77,594 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.

How many cities are in Windsor County, Vermont?

Windsor County contains 22 Census-designated places.