Vermont
StatePopulation: 647,464 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Vermont from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Vermont
- What is the median household income in Vermont?
- The median household income in Vermont is $78,024 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Vermont?
- The poverty rate in Vermont is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Vermont?
- $290,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Vermont?
- The median gross rent in Vermont is $1,193 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Vermont residents have a college degree?
- 42.6% of adults in Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
645,254
Median Income
$78,024
Median Home Value
$290,500
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
2.7%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,051 (+25.9%)
Home Value:
+$62,800 (+27.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-13.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.6 pp (+12.1%)
Unemployment:
+0.1 pp (+2.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
645,254
Median Age
43.0
Female
50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.6%
Black 1.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Other 0.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Indian
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$78,024
±$1,357
Per Capita Income
$101,319
Median Family Income
$102,104
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Child Poverty Rate
9.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
6.9%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
18.6%
$150–200k
9.9%
$200k+
10.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
337,072
Owner-Occupied
72.8%
Renter-Occupied
27.2%
Vacancy Rate
20.1%
Median Home Value
$290,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,193
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.8%
5-Year
+66.4%
HPI (2025 Q4)
889.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.9%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
7.1%
$200–300k
25.8%
$300–500k
30.6%
$500k–$1M
14.7%
$1M+
2.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.5%
$500–1k
25.6%
$1–1.5k
32.6%
$1.5–2k
21.2%
$2–2.5k
6.7%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
2.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.3%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3+
17.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.2%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
4.6%
20+ units
4.6%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.1%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
15.0%
2000–2009
10.5%
2010+
6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
42.6%
Graduate Degree
18.0%
Some College / Associate
16.1%
Less Than High School
1.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Work from Home
15.0%
Self-Employed
8.5%
Government Workers
15.2%
Private For-Profit
76.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.6%
Retail
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.2%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Construction
7.8%
Public Admin
5.0%
Finance
4.9%
Transportation
3.2%
Agriculture
2.6%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Occupation
Management
46.1%
Sales
17.9%
Food Prep
15.3%
Production
10.6%
Construction
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.4 min
Drove Alone
70.1%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
15.0%
Walked
4.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
269,466
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
7.0%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
12.7%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 18.2%
Working age (18–64): 81.8%
65 and over: 20.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.3%
Naturalized Citizen
60.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
32.0%
Europe
29.5%
Latin America
11.6%
Africa
8.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.5%
With a Disability
14.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.1%
Uninsured
3.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.9%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023