Population 26,148 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lamoille County
Household size in Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Lamoille County are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.24, mirroring the country. Only one other Vermont county has smaller households.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lamoille County is 43.1 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.7, in line with the national trend. Among Vermont's 14 counties, though, only two are younger.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Lamoille County as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Vermont county has a higher 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 Lamoille County
Renters in Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lamoille County own their homes; 27.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (39.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 points, even as the national share rose. Among Vermont's 14 counties, though, only one other 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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lamoille County: 14.9% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Lamoille County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Vermont as a whole, where the median home dates to 1973. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Vermont county has newer homes.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $879 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $877 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $973 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,220 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$340 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in Lamoille County runs $1,220 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $340 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Lamoille County
Bachelor's degrees in Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.4% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Lamoille County than nationally: 44.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lamoille County is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont. The share with a diploma is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Lamoille County
| Period | Lamoille County | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lamoille County has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, 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).
Lamoille 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoille County | 2.16 | 43.1 | 12.3% | 27.1% | 14.9% | 1982 | $1,220 | 44.5% | 93.7% | 3.1% |
| Chittenden County | 2.24 | 39.6 | 7.4% | 36.1% | 5.7% | 1978 | $1,668 | 58.5% | 95.5% | 3.2% |
| Caledonia County | 2.27 | 45.5 | 12.0% | 20.8% | 16.9% | 1967 | $964 | 32.8% | 93.6% | 2.0% |
| Essex County | 2.11 | 50.0 | 8.6% | 17.6% | 39.2% | 1971 | $863 | 21.7% | 89.9% | 4.6% |
| Coos County | 2.09 | 49.1 | 8.6% | 25.8% | 24.2% | 1962 | $892 | 20.3% | 90.9% | 4.5% |
| St. Lawrence County | 2.34 | 40.6 | 11.4% | 28.1% | 18.7% | 1967 | $833 | 26.1% | 89.2% | 5.2% |
| 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% |
| Alcona County | 1.95 | 58.8 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 43.9% | 1975 | $892 | 21.2% | 92.9% | 4.4% |
| Crawford County | 2.15 | 49.9 | 10.0% | 20.4% | 31.4% | 1979 | $880 | 20.0% | 91.4% | 8.1% |
| Benzie County | 2.35 | 50.1 | 6.2% | 12.2% | 30.1% | 1984 | $1,053 | 36.7% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
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 Lamoille 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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