Vermont Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 635,923 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 269,357 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Vermont grew by 3.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 645,028 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Vermont has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,253 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.80% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Vermont is about the same as in US.
Housing
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $227,771 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,192 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Vermont is about 15.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,192 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Vermont spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 172 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 172 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,319 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 718 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Vermont:
Bennington County (15.8 min), Windham County (18.0 min), Rutland County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Grand Isle County (33.1 min), Franklin County (26.2 min), Essex County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Vermont is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Vermont has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 2.54 |
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
Vermont has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Vermont | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vermont.
What is the population of Vermont?
The population of Vermont is 635,923, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Vermont?
The population density of Vermont is 66.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Vermont?
The median household income in Vermont is $78,253, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Vermont?
The median home price in Vermont is $227,771, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Vermont?
The unemployment rate in Vermont is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.