Population 647,106 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vermont
Household size in Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Vermont are small: just 2.31 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. Household size has edged down from 2.35 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few states have smaller households: only two of 51.
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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Vermont skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 50 states and D.C., only two are older.
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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Vermont: 8.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other state 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 Vermont
Renters in Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Vermont own their homes; 26.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.7%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of the 50 states and D.C. have a lower 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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Vermont: 15.7% 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. Only one other state has a higher 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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Vermont leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in northern Vermont, while southwestern Vermont has the oldest housing.
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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$428 | +$606 |
The median renter in Vermont pays $1,306 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $428 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in northeastern Vermont; the highest are in western Vermont.
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 Vermont
Bachelor's degrees in Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Vermont (44.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, as it has nationally. Only three of the 50 states and D.C. 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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Vermont: 94.8% 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 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other state 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 Vermont
| Period | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Vermont than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Vermont compared with nearby states
| State | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2.31 | 44.2 | 8.6% | 26.8% | 15.7% | 1973 | $1,306 | 44.6% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| New Hampshire | 2.51 | 44.2 | 8.5% | 27.2% | 11.7% | 1976 | $1,597 | 41.1% | 94.5% | 3.4% |
| Massachusetts | 2.52 | 41.4 | 10.6% | 37.5% | 7.9% | 1963 | $1,860 | 47.2% | 91.0% | 5.2% |
| Maine | 2.30 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 25.7% | 16.4% | 1975 | $1,230 | 36.5% | 94.8% | 3.9% |
| Rhode Island | 2.49 | 41.6 | 11.7% | 36.4% | 9.2% | 1961 | $1,448 | 37.8% | 89.4% | 5.9% |
| Connecticut | 2.55 | 42.1 | 11.4% | 33.5% | 7.9% | 1967 | $1,702 | 42.3% | 91.2% | 5.6% |
| New York | 2.65 | 40.8 | 11.6% | 45.7% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,794 | 39.8% | 87.3% | 6.6% |
| New Jersey | 2.76 | 40.9 | 11.3% | 36.2% | 6.6% | 1969 | $1,896 | 43.4% | 90.2% | 6.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 2.46 | 42.0 | 10.7% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 1967 | $1,323 | 35.6% | 91.8% | 5.4% |
| Delaware | 2.58 | 43.0 | 12.3% | 27.0% | 9.6% | 1984 | $1,514 | 35.5% | 91.5% | 5.1% |
| Maryland | 2.68 | 40.6 | 11.7% | 32.4% | 7.1% | 1978 | $1,869 | 43.4% | 90.9% | 5.0% |
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 Vermont. 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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