Orleans County, VT

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2021 Population

27,317

1.77% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.8

0.651% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

15.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,037

6.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,600

2.48% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,000

0.786% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Orleans County, VT had a population of 27.3k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $58,037. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orleans County, VT grew from 26,843 to 27,317, a 1.77% increase and its median household income grew from $54,390 to $58,037, a 6.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orleans County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), White (Hispanic) (0.992%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.611%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.344%).

None of the households in Orleans 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.

98.9% of the residents in Orleans County, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orleans County, VT are Sterling College (231095) (32 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Orleans County, VT was $173,600, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

Most people in Orleans County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Orleans County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Orleans County, VT borders Caledonia County, VT, Essex County, VT, Franklin County, VT, and Lamoille County, VT.

About the photo: Craftsbury is a town in Orleans County, Vermont

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United States Vermont

Population & Diversity

Orleans County, VT is home to a population of 27.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.73% of Orleans County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.02k people).

In 2021, there were 32.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.8k people) in Orleans County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 796 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 271 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Orleans County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orleans County, VT was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orleans County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.8k ± 84
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
796 ± 95.1
White (Hispanic)
271 ± 75

1.6%

Hispanic Population

438 people

1.6% of the people in Orleans County, VT are hispanic (438 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Orleans 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
5,460 ± 1,806 people
China
1,732 ± 1,020 people
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,391 ± 915 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,460 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,732 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 1,391.

Foreign-Born Population

3.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

3.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

As of 2021, 3.73% of Orleans County, VT residents (1.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orleans County, VT was 3.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
774 ± 110
Gulf War (2001-)
264 ± 84
Gulf War (1990s)
178 ± 58

Orleans County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Orleans County, VT employs 13k people. The largest industries in Orleans County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,161 people), Retail Trade (1,654 people), and Educational Services (1,467 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,250), Public Administration ($59,722), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,017).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,656. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13k

2021 Value

± 580

−0.786%

1 Year decline

± 6.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orleans County, VT declined at a rate of −0.786%, from 13.1k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orleans County, VT, are Management Occupations (1,458 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,374 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,266 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orleans 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

13k

2021 Value

± 580

−0.786%

1 Year decline

± 6.32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orleans County, VT declined at a rate of −0.786%, from 13.1k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orleans County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,161 people), Retail Trade (1,654 people), and Educational Services (1,467 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orleans County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Orleans County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,332

Median earning men ± $2,362

$31,779

Median earning women ± $1,772

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($79,167), Public Administration ($67,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,583), Information ($46,094), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,331).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Vermont. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

253
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
171
Retail Trade
142
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$178k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$155k
Manufacturing
$50k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $7.94B, followed by Electronics ($3.74B) and Transport equip. ($2.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Vermont products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Vermont.

$34.4B

2020 Value in Vermont

$63B

Projected 2050 Value in Vermont

83.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Vermont trade was $34.4B. This is expected to increase 83.4% to $63B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Vermont trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Vermont to other states, or from other states to Vermont.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$3.24B
Massachusetts
$2.8B
Connecticut
$2.38B

In 2020, the top outbound Vermont domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $3.24B, followed by Massachusetts with $2.8B and Connecticut and $2.38B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Vermont shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orleans County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Other (2.94%).

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.

Orleans 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. (50.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
Republican Party
Other (2.94%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Orleans County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Other (2.94%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Orleans 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 Orleans County, VT

Becca Balint

Vermont at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Orleans 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 Orleans County, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Orleans County, VT awarded 32 degrees. The student population of Orleans County, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 60 male students and 66 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orleans County, VT are White (21 and 75%), followed by Unknown (6 and 21.4%), Black or African American (1 and 3.57%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Orleans County, VT by number of degrees awarded are Sterling College (231095) (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orleans County, VT are Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (22 and 68.8%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (5 and 15.6%), and Outdoor Education (3 and 9.38%).

The median tuition cost in Orleans County, VT for private four year colleges is $39,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Orleans County, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 126 (47.6% men and 52.4% 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 2021 there were 126 students enrolled in Orleans County, VT, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 96 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
22 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
5 degrees awarded
Outdoor Education
3 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orleans County, VT was Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Sterling College (231095)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sterling College (231095) with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orleans County, VT, which is 0.524 times less than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 21 degrees mean that there were 3.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 6 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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 2021, 0.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.336% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (152k), Bachelors Degree (118k), and Some college (105k).

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 Orleans County, VT was $173,600 in 2021, which is 0.709 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,400 to $173,600, a 2.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Orleans County, VT is 80%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orleans County, VT have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orleans County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orleans County, VT is $58,037. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Orleans County, VT was Census Tract 9514 with a value of $69,500, followed by Census Tract 9516 and Census Tract 9512, with respective values of $67,569 and $67,035.

In 2022, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orleans County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.89%.

Housing

Property

$173,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,869

$9,070

Median Property Taxes

±$456

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 Orleans County, VT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

80%

Homeownership

2021

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80% of the housing units in Orleans County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Orleans 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 9514
Census Tract 9516
Census Tract 9512

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orleans County, VT was Census Tract 9514 with a value of $69,500, followed by Census Tract 9516 and Census Tract 9512, with respective values of $67,569 and $67,035.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Orleans 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.

$58,037

Median Household Income

± $3,153

11.3k

Number of Households

± 521

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Orleans County, VT grew to $58,037 from the previous year's value of $54,390.

The following chart displays the households in Orleans 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2021, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.566% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (8.83%)
Worked At Home (7.55%)

In 2021, 78.6% of workers in Orleans County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.83%) and those who worked at home (7.55%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orleans County, VT have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.71% of the workforce in Orleans County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Orleans 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 Orleans County, VT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orleans County, VT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Orleans County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.89%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orleans County, VT (2.74k out of 26.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orleans County, VT is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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 2022, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in Orleans County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 139 in Orleans County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 13.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.9% of the population of Orleans County, VT has health coverage, with 36.3% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Orleans County, VT see 1423 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.494% increase from the previous year (1416 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1582 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,423 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Orleans County, VT

Primary care physicians in Orleans County, VT see an average of 1,423 patients per year. This represents a 0.494% increase from the previous year (1,416 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.14%

Uninsured

36.3%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orleans County, VT declined by 1.85% from 3.2% to 3.14%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Orleans County, VT.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.7% in Orleans County, VT.

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

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