Census Bureau data for Montpelier city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Montpelier city
- What is the median household income in Montpelier city?
- The median household income in Montpelier city is $52,212 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Montpelier city?
- The poverty rate in Montpelier city is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Montpelier city?
- $185,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Montpelier city?
- The median gross rent in Montpelier city is $639 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Montpelier city residents have a college degree?
- 16.0% of adults in Montpelier city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,681
Median Income
$52,212
Median Home Value
$185,600
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,765 (+23%)
Home Value:
+$69,100 (+59.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.5 pp (-68.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.0 pp (-23.8%)
Unemployment:
+0.6 pp (+16.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,681
Median Age
35.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Other 2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,212
±$7,812
-$22,424 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,544
Median Family Income
$84,583
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-1.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
6.9%
$15–25k
9.3%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
18.2%
$50–75k
14.5%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
10.9%
$150–200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,166
Owner-Occupied
79.2%
Renter-Occupied
20.8%
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Median Home Value
$185,600
-$190,400 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$639
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
13.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.2%
$50–100k
11.8%
$100–200k
16.8%
$200–300k
23.8%
$300–500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.2%
$500–1k
49.4%
$1–1.5k
18.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.2%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3+
36.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
86.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
4.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
38.1%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
10.2%
2000–2009
5.1%
2010+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.0%
-15.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.7%
Some College / Associate
22.5%
Less Than High School
0.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
+0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
5.8%
Self-Employed
8.2%
Government Workers
13.7%
Private For-Profit
77.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Prof. Services
11.7%
Construction
11.2%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Agriculture
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Retail
7.2%
Transportation
6.5%
Public Admin
4.0%
Finance
3.6%
Wholesale
1.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
27.8%
Management
23.8%
Sales
18.4%
Construction
17.1%
Production
12.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.1 min
Drove Alone
75.1%
Carpool
15.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.8%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
991
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
8.7%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
11.7%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
3.6%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.0%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 27.5%
Working age (18–64): 72.5%
65 and over: 18.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.6%
Naturalized Citizen
13.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
55.1%
Europe
29.0%
Asia
8.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.6%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.0%
Has a Computer
95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.3%
Moved from Abroad
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023