Lamoille County, VT

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2022 Population

25,977

0.22% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

2.24% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.58%

18.1% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$69,886

5.86% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$270,700

11% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

13,922

0.443% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Lamoille County, VT had a population of 26k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $69,886. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lamoille County, VT grew from 25,920 to 25,977, a 0.22% increase and its median household income grew from $66,016 to $69,886, a 5.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lamoille County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.982%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.473%).

None of the households in Lamoille County, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Lamoille County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lamoille County, VT are Northern Vermont University (482 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Lamoille County, VT was $270,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Lamoille County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lamoille County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Lamoille County, VT borders Caledonia County, VT, Chittenden County, VT, Franklin County, VT, Orleans County, VT, and Washington County, VT.

United States Vermont

Population & Diversity

Lamoille County, VT is home to a population of 26k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 4% of Lamoille County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.04k people).

In 2022, there were 39.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.3k people) in Lamoille County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 610 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 269 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.7% of Lamoille County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Lamoille County, VT was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lamoille County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lamoille County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.3k ± 118
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
610 ± 116
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
269 ± 108

1.96%

Hispanic Population

510 people

1.96% of the people in Lamoille County, VT are hispanic (510 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lamoille County, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,981 ± 1,725 people
China
1,582 ± 975 people
Germany
991 ± 772 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

Foreign-Born Population

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

2.97%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

769 people

As of 2022, 4% of Lamoille County, VT residents (1.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lamoille County, VT was 2.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lamoille County, VT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
475 ± 143
Gulf War (2001-)
173 ± 73
Gulf War (1990s)
143 ± 78

Lamoille County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lamoille County, VT employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Lamoille County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,535 people), and Educational Services (1,437 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($114,668), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($108,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,708).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,434. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.9k

2022 Value

± 780

−0.443%

1 Year decline

± 7.92%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lamoille County, VT declined at a rate of −0.443%, from 14k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lamoille County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,042 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,528 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,118 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lamoille County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Vermont (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2022 Value

± 780

−0.443%

1 Year decline

± 7.92%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lamoille County, VT declined at a rate of −0.443%, from 14k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lamoille County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,270 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,535 people), and Educational Services (1,437 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lamoille County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Lamoille County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,647

Median earning men ± $3,569

$36,852

Median earning women ± $1,737

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($80,577), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,896), and Public Administration ($66,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,583), Public Administration ($46,458), and Wholesale Trade ($46,182).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Y-Axis

1.76%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 307k people employed in Vermont. This represents a 1.76% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 21.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Vermont.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

127
Construction
71
Retail Trade
68
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$112k
Accommodation and Food Services
$98.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$56.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lamoille County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.6%), followed by Other (3.56%).

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing the state of Vermont. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Lamoille County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (68.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (26.6%)
Republican Party
Other (3.56%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lamoille County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (26.6%), followed by Other (3.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Lamoille County, VT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Peter Welch

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch are the senators currently representing Vermont.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Vermont over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Lamoille County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Lamoille County, VT is currently represented by Becca Balint (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Lamoille County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lamoille County, VT awarded 482 degrees. The student population of Lamoille County, VT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 607 male students and 1,172 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lamoille County, VT are White (416 and 86.7%), followed by Two or More Races (18 and 3.75%), Unknown (17 and 3.54%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 and 2.71%).

The largest universities in Lamoille County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Northern Vermont University (482 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lamoille County, VT are General Psychology (59 and 12.2%), General Studies (32 and 6.64%), and General Business Administration & Management (29 and 6.02%).

The median tuition cost in Lamoille County, VT for a public four year colleges is $11,592 for in-state students and $25,680 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lamoille County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,779 (34.1% men and 65.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,779 students enrolled in Lamoille County, VT, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,345 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
25 degrees awarded
General Studies
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
57 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lamoille County, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lamoille County, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Vermont University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

482 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Vermont University with 482 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 183 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lamoille County, VT, which is 0.612 times less than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 416 degrees mean that there were 23.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 18 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,592) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Measure

In 2022, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Bachelors Degree (106k), and Some college (93.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lamoille County, VT was $270,700 in 2022, which is 0.96 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $243,800 to $270,700, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Lamoille County, VT is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Lamoille County, VT have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lamoille County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lamoille County, VT is $69,886. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lamoille County, VT was Census Tract 9531 with a value of $84,643, followed by Census Tract 9536 and Census Tract 9530, with respective values of $83,167 and $73,413.

In 2023, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.903%.

Housing

Property

$270,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,409

$8,213

Median Property Taxes

±$566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lamoille County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lamoille County, VT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2022

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.5% of the housing units in Lamoille County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lamoille County, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9531
Census Tract 9536
Census Tract 9530

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lamoille County, VT was Census Tract 9531 with a value of $84,643, followed by Census Tract 9536 and Census Tract 9530, with respective values of $83,167 and $73,413.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Lamoille County, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,886

Median Household Income

± $5,846

11.2k

Number of Households

± 707

In 2022, the median household income of the 11.2k households in Lamoille County, VT grew to $69,886 from the previous year's value of $66,016.

The following chart displays the households in Lamoille County, VT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lamoille County, VT is from Vermont.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2022, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vermont across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.6%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (9.95%)

In 2022, 74.6% of workers in Lamoille County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (9.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lamoille County, VT have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Lamoille County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lamoille County, VT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lamoille County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lamoille County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 19.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.903%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.58% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lamoille County, VT (2.18k out of 25.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lamoille County, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.7% of the children was living in poverty in Lamoille County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.7% of the population of Lamoille County, VT has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 0.962% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lamoille County, VT see 1152 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0867% decrease from the previous year (1153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2010 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 192 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,152 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lamoille County, VT

Primary care physicians in Lamoille County, VT see an average of 1,152 patients per year. This represents a 0.0867% decrease from the previous year (1,153 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lamoille County, VT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.29%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

0.962%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lamoille County, VT grew by 3.7% from 6.06% to 6.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lamoille County, VT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Lamoille County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lamoille County, VT.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 25.4% in Lamoille County, VT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Lamoille County, VT.