Population 169,758 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chittenden County
Household size in Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Chittenden County is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.37 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Chittenden County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Vermont overall, where the median age is 44.2. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Chittenden County has the youngest population of any Vermont county.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Chittenden County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Chittenden County
Renters in Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.6% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Chittenden County is about as common as it is nationally: 36.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Vermont overall (26.8%). The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Vermont county has a higher share of renters.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Chittenden County than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. No other Vermont county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Chittenden County was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Vermont as a whole, where the median home dates to 1973. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing. Few Vermont counties have newer homes: only two of 14.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,120 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,305 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,668 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$603 | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chittenden County pays $1,668 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $603 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Vermont county has higher rents.
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 Chittenden County
Bachelor's degrees in Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.9% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.5% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Chittenden County: 58.5% 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. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Chittenden County has the highest share of college graduates of any Vermont county.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.8% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.5% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Chittenden County: 95.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Chittenden County
| Period | Chittenden County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chittenden County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Chittenden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 2.24 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 36.1% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,668 | 58.5% | 95.5% | 3.2% |
| Lamoille County | 2.16 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 27.1% | 14.9% | 1982 | $1,220 | 44.5% | 93.7% | 3.1% |
| Caledonia County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 12.0% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 1967 | $964 | 32.8% | 93.6% | 2.0% |
| Coos County | 2.09 | 49.1 | 8.6% | 25.8% | 24.2% | 1962 | $892 | 20.3% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| Kennebec County | 2.30 | 43.6 | 11.7% | 26.3% | 12.8% | 1973 | $1,062 | 31.8% | 94.6% | 4.4% |
| Waldo County | 2.28 | 46.9 | 8.4% | 18.1% | 20.1% | 1983 | $1,085 | 34.2% | 93.3% | 3.5% |
| Hancock County | 2.17 | 47.7 | 6.9% | 21.5% | 34.0% | 1980 | $1,187 | 40.2% | 95.7% | 4.8% |
| Iosco County | 2.19 | 51.9 | 8.7% | 17.9% | 36.3% | 1972 | $791 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Roscommon County | 2.07 | 55.0 | 7.0% | 14.6% | 43.5% | 1977 | $811 | 20.0% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Missaukee County | 2.57 | 43.5 | 6.5% | 15.1% | 27.7% | 1981 | $930 | 18.4% | 90.8% | 6.6% |
| Wexford County | 2.47 | 42.9 | 11.1% | 19.1% | 15.1% | 1979 | $1,054 | 21.0% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Paulding County, GA · Porter County, IN · Hampshire County, MA · Guadalupe County, TX · Midland County, TX · Fairfield County, OH · Ector County, TX · Dorchester County, SC · Davidson County, NC · Monroe County, PA
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 Chittenden 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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