Vermont

State

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    2024 Population
    647,106
    US Senator
    Bernie Sanders
    Independent Party
    US Senator
    Peter Welch
    Democratic Party
    US Representative
    Becca Balint
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.1
    0.233% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.1%
    2.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,203
    4.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $316,600
    8.98% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    314,766
    1% 1-year growth

    About

    5.51% of the households in Vermont reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Vermont are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Vermont are University of Vermont (3,374 degrees awarded in 2024), Vermont State University (1,359 degrees), and Champlain College (1,139 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Vermont was $316,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

    Most people in Vermont drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Vermont was 2 cars per household.

    Vermont borders Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.

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    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Vermont is home to a population of 647k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.16% of Vermont residents were born outside of the country (26.9k people).

    In 2024, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (582k people) in Vermont than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 11.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Vermont are Spanish (8,063 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (7,398 households), and German (1,834 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Southern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT
      202,103
    2. Chittenden County PUMA, VT
      168,783
    3. Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT
      149,759

    In 2024 there were 647,106 residents in Vermont.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Southern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT (202,103 people), Chittenden County PUMA, VT (168,783 people), and Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT (149,759 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Vermont colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    326,614
    Women
    50.5%
    320,492
    Men
    49.5%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 647,106 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Vermont.

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    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Vermont residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Vermont was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Vermont compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vermont
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      582k ± 889
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      17.7k ± 745
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      11.5k ± 438
    2.56%
    Hispanic Population
    16.5k people

    In 2024, there were 32.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (582k people) in Vermont than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.7k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 11.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.56% of the people in Vermont are hispanic (16.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vermont as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,556 ± 1,651 people
    2. India
      1,739 ± 1,022 people
    3. China
      1,374 ± 909 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.16%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    26.9k people
    4.2%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    27.1k people

    As of 2024, 4.16% of Vermont residents (26.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Vermont was 4.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      8,063 households (1.3%)
    2. French (Incl. Cajun)
      7,398 households (1.19%)
    3. German
      1,834 households (0.296%)

    5.51% of the households in Vermont reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Vermont was Spanish. 1.3% of the households in Vermont reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      11,450 ± 607
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      6,380 ± 588
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,471 ± 368

    Vermont has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Vermont.

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    Health

    96.1% of the population of Vermont has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    899 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Vermont

    Primary care physicians in Vermont see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Vermont in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.94%
    Uninsured
    46.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19%
    Medicaid
    15.4%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    1.33%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vermont declined by 0.347% from 3.95% to 3.94%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vermont changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.54 in Vermont.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Vermont and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Vermont.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.9% in Vermont.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Vermont and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Vermont.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.88% in Vermont.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Vermont and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Vermont.

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    Economy

    The economy of Vermont employs 315k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vermont were Elementary & secondary schools (27,022 people), Construction (21,756 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (20,448 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($168,557), Navigational, measuring, electromedical, & control instruments manufacturing ($146,193), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($136,566).

    Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    157,458
    Women
    50%
    157,308
    Men
    50%

    The workforce of Vermont in 2024 was 314,766 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Vermont.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 314,766 people working in Vermont. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Southern Vermont--Rutland, Windsor, Bennington & Windham Counties PUMA, VT (90,814 people), Chittenden County PUMA, VT (89,803 people), and Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT (71,757 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Vermont colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    315k
    2024 Value
    1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vermont grew at a rate of 1%, from 312k employees to 315k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vermont, are Other managers (9,618 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (7,745 people), and Registered nurses (7,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vermont.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    315k
    2024 Value
    1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vermont grew at a rate of 1%, from 312k employees to 315k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vermont, are Elementary & secondary schools (27,022 people), Construction (21,756 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (20,448 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vermont, though some of these residents may live in Vermont and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,284
    Median earning men ± $855
    $45,906
    Median earning women ± $579

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($78,403), Public Administration ($77,019), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,538).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,589), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,823), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,358).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.76%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 2,037
      Construction
    2. 1,453
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 1,427
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.82M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.93M
      Manufacturing
    3. $1.35M
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Other foodstuffs
      $7.52B
    2. Transport equip.
      $3.57B
    3. Pharmaceuticals
      $3.12B

    In 2024, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.52B, followed by Transport equip. ($3.57B) and Pharmaceuticals ($3.12B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $34.1B
    2024 Value in Vermont
    $63B
    Projected 2050 Value in Vermont
    84.6% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.1B. This is expected to increase 84.6% to $63B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. New York
      $3.19B
    2. Connecticut
      $2.93B
    3. Massachusetts
      $2.74B

    In 2024, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.19B, followed by Connecticut with $2.93B and Massachusetts and $2.74B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    The most partisan county was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Vermont is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (1.76%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for Vermont
    63.8% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Vermont
    1. Chittenden County, VT
      75.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Washington County, VT
      71.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    3. Windham County, VT
      70.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Vermont was Chittenden County, VT with 75.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Vermont colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Vermont

    Bernie Sanders
    Senator from Vermont1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}
    Peter Welch
    Senator from Vermont3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Vermont

    Becca Balint
    District at-large Representative
    Democratic Party

    Vermont is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Vermont have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Vermont awarded 10,107 degrees. The student population of Vermont in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 16,152 male students and 22,375 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Vermont are White (7,729 and 79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (607 and 6.22%), Unknown (366 and 3.75%), and Two or More Races (360 and 3.69%).

    The largest universities in Vermont by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,374 and 33.4%), Vermont State University (1,359 and 13.4%), and Champlain College (1,139 and 11.3%).

    The most popular majors in Vermont are General Business Administration & Management (634 and 6.27%), Registered Nursing (422 and 4.18%), and General Psychology (364 and 3.6%).

    The median tuition costs are $48,175 for private four year colleges, and $13,312 and $31,706 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Vermont, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 38,527 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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    The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 38,527 students enrolled in Vermont, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,498 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      455 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      346 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      259 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Vermont was General Business Administration & Management with 455 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Vermont according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Vermont
      3,374 degrees awarded
    2. Vermont State University
      1,359 degrees awarded
    3. Champlain College
      1,139 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,374 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,261 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vermont, which is 0.729 times less than the 5,846 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,729 degrees mean that there were 12.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 607 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,175) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,193) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.394% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Vermont in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (148k), Bachelors Degree (127k), and Some college (99.6k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Vermont was $316,600 in 2024, which is 0.952 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $290,500 to $316,600, a 8.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Vermont is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Vermont have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vermont is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vermont. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.14%.

    Housing

    Property

    $316,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,361
    $200,079
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,509

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vermont the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Vermont compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.2% of the housing units in Vermont were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vermont compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,203
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,339
    273k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,568

    In 2024, the median household income of the 273k households in Vermont grew to $81,203 from the previous year's value of $78,024.

    The following chart displays the households in Vermont distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.434
    2024 Wage GINI in Vermont
    0.433
    2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

    In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.9%)
    3. Carpooled (7.71%)

    In 2024, 68.5% of workers in Vermont drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.71%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Vermont have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Vermont have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Vermont distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vermont have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Vermont. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.14%.

    The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vermont (62.7k out of 624k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vermont is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 10.2% of the children was living in poverty in Vermont. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

    The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 129 in Vermont. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.78% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Vermont.

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