Population 37,664 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Addison County
Household size in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Addison County is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.43, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Addison County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Addison County: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Vermont county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Addison County
Renters in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Addison County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Addison County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Still, the rate is lower than in Vermont overall (15.7%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Addison County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $903 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $962 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,051 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,321 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Addison County pays $1,321 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $418 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Addison County
Bachelor's degrees in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.3% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Addison County: 46.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of Vermont's 14 counties, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Addison County: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Vermont county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Addison County
| Period | Addison County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Addison County runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Addison County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 5.7% | 20.7% | 14.1% | 1976 | $1,321 | 46.3% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Essex County | 2.14 | 49.7 | 10.1% | 22.7% | 32.0% | 1965 | $1,006 | 33.2% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| Orange County | 2.30 | 46.9 | 9.0% | 16.8% | 15.1% | 1976 | $1,226 | 38.5% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.40 | 37.2 | 10.8% | 45.3% | 15.2% | 1974 | $1,151 | 26.5% | 92.6% | 6.3% |
| Androscoggin County | 2.41 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 32.1% | 8.3% | 1970 | $1,064 | 23.6% | 92.9% | 4.6% |
| Sagadahoc County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 10.0% | 22.2% | 13.1% | 1974 | $1,256 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.18 | 50.4 | 6.9% | 17.5% | 25.2% | 1978 | $1,034 | 39.6% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Knox County | 2.16 | 49.7 | 7.3% | 21.3% | 22.6% | 1972 | $1,245 | 40.5% | 95.2% | 3.5% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Gladwin County | 2.31 | 50.5 | 4.9% | 13.9% | 28.5% | 1980 | $817 | 17.1% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Clare County | 2.55 | 47.1 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 36.4% | 1976 | $757 | 13.3% | 88.1% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Addison County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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