Winooski city, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winooski city, Vermont Demographics
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As of 2026, Winooski city, Vermont has a total population of 8,198, the 7th largest city in Vermont, with a median household income of $77,020, which is 1% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.3%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.5%.

Winooski city Quick Facts

Population 8,198

Median Household Income $77,020

Median Home Value $350,700

Poverty Rate 14.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.5%

Median Age 32.7 years

Homeownership Rate 38.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%

High School Graduation Rate 91.6%

Diversity Index 39/100

Population 8,198 7th of 178

Median Income $77,020 above average

Poverty Rate 14.3% 15% higher national

Median Home Value $350,700 top 20%

How Winooski city Compares

Median Household Income

Winooski city

$77,020

$78,024

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Winooski city

$350,700

$290,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 36.3%

Employment

0.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

80.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 38.2%

Renter 61.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

15.8%

18-34

39.1%

35-54

25.8%

55-74

15.2%

75+

4.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 18 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winooski city Rankings in Vermont

#7 Population of 178

#56 Median Income of 178

#29 Education of 178

#24 Home Value of 178

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Other Cities in Chittenden County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Burlington city	44,649	$68,854	23.0%	$400,200
South Burlington city	20,488	$97,229	8.1%	$399,600
Essex Junction city	10,720	$94,423	6.6%	$376,800

Cities Similar to Winooski city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Montpelier city	8,038	$79,175	$349,200	66.2%	7.3%
Middlebury CDP	7,145	$74,900	$388,100	63.1%	13.8%
Barre city	8,461	$53,288	$200,100	32.7%	19.3%
Bennington CDP	8,888	$53,839	$185,100	35.1%	12.4%
Brattleboro CDP	7,793	$46,972	$239,500	51.0%	23.3%

Population Overview

Winooski city is a small city located in Vermont, within Chittenden County. The total population is 8,198. It ranks as the 7th most populous out of 178 cities and towns in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winooski city is 32.7 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 43.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winooski city is $77,020. This is 1% lower than the state median of $78,024. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.5%. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $350,700. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $290,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 38.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winooski city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 11.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (4.5% vs 1.2%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.4% vs 1.6%).

Education

56.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 91.6%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winooski city, Vermont is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 178 Census-designated places in Vermont. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winooski city, Vermont?

Winooski city, Vermont has a population of 8,198 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winooski city, VT?

The median household income in Winooski city is $77,020, which is 2% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Winooski city, VT?

The poverty rate in Winooski city is 14.3%. This means approximately 1,161 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winooski city, Vermont?

Winooski city's population is 77.1% White, 4.5% Black, 3.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 11.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winooski city, VT?

The median home value in Winooski city is $350,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

How educated is Winooski city, Vermont?

56.2% of adults (25+) in Winooski city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.