Chittenden County, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Chittenden County, VT Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top gradeHealthiest county in Vermont
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B
Income Around averageAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Vermont
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A+
Education Top gradeBest educated county in Vermont
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 169,680 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 273.4 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.62% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 71,332 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Chittenden County grew by 12.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 169,680 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Chittenden County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.8% of residents. That is 6.8 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 47,150 27.8% +6.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 35,914 21.2% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 32,606 19.2% -2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 26,938 15.9% -4.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Vermont, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Chittenden County and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 49.1% Vermont 49.5%
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Economy
Chittenden County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,978 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.75% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chittenden County is about 19% higher than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $392,968 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,646 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.9% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Chittenden County is about 19.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,646 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chittenden County spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,897 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.8% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,471 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,422 | 718 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Vermont:
Bennington County (16.5 min), Windham County (18.1 min), Rutland County (18.4 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (32.0 min), Franklin County (26.5 min), Essex County (23.5 min).
The average commute time in Chittenden County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Vermont.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Chittenden County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.4% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.27 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.4), Washington County (0.4), Grand Isle County (0.3).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.2), Orleans County (0.2), Franklin County (0.2).
Health
Chittenden County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Chittenden County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.1% | 15.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Vermont:
Chittenden County (0.8), Addison County (0.8), Washington County (0.8).
Lowest:
Essex County (0.8), Orleans County (0.8), Franklin County (0.8).
Chittenden County, VT Compared With Nearby Counties
Chittenden County, VT is the largest of the 5 counties compared here, 169,680 residents against a local median of 44,116. Where Chittenden County, VT breaks from the counties next to it is median household income, sitting 17% above the local median of $82,914 at $96,978. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread $12,833 on median household income, so Chittenden County, VT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Chittenden County, VT has the highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County, VT | 169,680 | $96,978 #1/5 | $392,968 #3/5 | 19.0 min #1/5 |
| Franklin County, VT | 50,633 | $81,445 | $512,275 | 26.5 min |
| Addison County, VT | 37,599 | $87,779 | $561,969 | 20.3 min |
| Lamoille County, VT | 26,137 | $74,946 | $302,081 | 21.8 min |
| Washington County, VT | 60,005 | $84,383 | $167,124 | 20.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of Chittenden County, Vermont?
About 169,680 people live in Chittenden County, Vermont, in 71,332 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 35.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Chittenden County, Vermont urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Chittenden County, Vermont has 273 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 3.2 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Chittenden County, Vermont?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($392,968 against $96,978), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,646 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Chittenden County, Vermont?
Unemployment in Chittenden County, Vermont is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Chittenden County, Vermont?
48.4% of adults in Chittenden County, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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