Washington County, Vermont Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Washington 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 Above averageAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Vermont
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B
Income Around averageAmong the top 5 wealthiest counties in Vermont
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A
Education Above averageAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Vermont
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,005 | 646,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 86.3 | 67.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.21% | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 41.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 25,850 | 273,198 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Washington County grew by 2.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 60,005 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Washington County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.2% of residents. That is 0.8 points above Vermont as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 11,524 19.2% -1.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,191 20.3% +0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 13,344 22.2% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 12,192 20.3% -0.2 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 50.8% of the people living in Washington County and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Vermont 50.5%
- Men 49.2% Vermont 49.5%
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Economy
Washington County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,383 | $81,508 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 4.72% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washington County is about 4% higher than in Vermont.
Housing
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,124 | $207,791 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,162 | $1,234 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Washington County is about 12.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,162 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washington County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 6.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.0 | 20.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.0 | 41.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 171 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,167 | $5,295 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.1% | 16.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,941 | 3,397 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,063 | 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 Washington County is about the same as 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
Washington County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.3% | 38.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 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
Washington County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Washington County | Vermont Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 80.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.6% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.7% | 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).
Washington County, VT Compared With Nearby Counties
Washington County, VT is the 2nd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 60,005 residents against a local median of 30,464. The measure that sets Washington County, VT apart most is median home price: $167,124, 45% below the local median of $302,081.
The counties themselves spread $447,400 on median home price, so Washington County, VT sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Washington County, VT has the 5th highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County, VT | 60,005 | $84,383 #3/6 | $167,124 #5/6 | 20.0 min #2/6 |
| Lamoille County, VT | 26,137 | $74,946 | $302,081 | 21.8 min |
| Orange County, VT | 29,751 | $83,301 | $202,617 | 23.5 min |
| Chittenden County, VT | 169,680 | $96,978 | $392,968 | 19.0 min |
| Caledonia County, VT | 30,464 | $70,885 | $114,570 | 21.3 min |
| Addison County, VT | 37,599 | $87,779 | $561,969 | 20.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington County, Vermont.
What is the population of Washington County, Vermont?
About 60,005 people live in Washington County, Vermont, in 25,850 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Washington County, Vermont mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Washington County, Vermont has 86 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
Is Washington County, Vermont an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income ($167,124 against $84,383), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,162 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Washington County, Vermont?
Unemployment in Washington County, Vermont is only 2.7%, 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 Washington County, Vermont?
42.3% of adults in Washington 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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