Burlington, VT

Census Place

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2021 Population
44,703
4.83% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
27.2
0.369% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
23.8%
4.73% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$59,331
6.98% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$338,100
8.3% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
24,943
5.76% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Burlington, VT had a population of 44.7k people with a median age of 27.2 and a median household income of $59,331. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Burlington, VT grew from 42,645 to 44,703, a 4.83% increase and its median household income grew from $55,461 to $59,331, a 6.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burlington, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.59%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and White (Hispanic) (1.87%).

None of the households in Burlington, 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.

95.2% of the residents in Burlington, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Burlington, VT are University of Vermont (3,402 degrees awarded in 2021) and Champlain College (1,642 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Burlington, VT was $338,100, and the homeownership rate was 38.3%.

Most people in Burlington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington, VT was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Burlington, VT is home to a population of 44.7k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.05% of Burlington, VT residents were born outside of the country (4.05k people).

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Burlington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.2%
2021 Citizenship
94.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.2% of Burlington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington, VT was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    37.4k ± 675
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.05k ± 582
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.9k ± 306
3.84%
Hispanic Population
1.72k people

In 2021, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Burlington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.84% of the people in Burlington, VT are hispanic (1.72k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    5,460 ± 1,806 people
  2. China
    1,732 ± 1,020 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.05%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.05k people
10.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.55k people

As of 2021, 9.05% of Burlington, VT residents (4.05k 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 Burlington, VT was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    386 ± 109
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    168 ± 120
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    166 ± 80

Burlington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Burlington, VT employs 24.9k people. The largest industries in Burlington, VT are Educational Services (4,674 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,122 people), and Retail Trade (2,679 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($142,619), Finance & Insurance ($65,333), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,000).

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.

Occupations

24.9k
2021 Value
± 1,168
5.76%
1 Year growth
± 6.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 5.76%, from 23.6k employees to 24.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington, VT, are Management Occupations (2,511 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,497 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,286 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

24.9k
2021 Value
± 1,168
5.76%
1 Year growth
± 6.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 5.76%, from 23.6k employees to 24.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington, VT, are Educational Services (4,674 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,122 people), and Retail Trade (2,679 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burlington, VT, though some of these residents may live in Burlington, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$40,069
Median earning men ± $2,593
$27,617
Median earning women ± $3,148

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,389), Manufacturing ($56,821), and Public Administration ($56,645).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($68,529), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,844), and Public Administration ($51,745).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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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
  1. $7.94B
  2. $3.74B
  3. $2.9B

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.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$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.

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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
  1. $3.24B
  2. $2.8B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (30.4%), followed by Other (1.87%).

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.

Burlington, 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.

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Peter Welch
Senator from Vermont3
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.

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US Representatives from Burlington, VT

Becca Balint
Vermont at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Burlington, 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 Burlington, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Burlington, VT awarded 5,044 degrees. The student population of Burlington, VT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,476 male students and 10,175 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington, VT are White (3,807 and 78.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (292 and 5.99%), Unknown (221 and 4.53%), and Black or African American (209 and 4.29%).

The largest universities in Burlington, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,402 and 67.4%) and Champlain College (1,642 and 32.6%).

The most popular majors in Burlington, VT are General Business Administration & Management (537 and 10.6%), Computer & Information Systems Security (232 and 4.6%), and General Psychology (165 and 3.27%).

The median tuition costs in Burlington, VT are $42,564 for private four year colleges, and $16,392 and $41,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Burlington, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,651 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,651 students enrolled in Burlington, VT, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,893 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 141 degrees awarded
  2. 131 degrees awarded
  3. 344 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Burlington, VT was General Psychology with 141 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,402 degrees awarded
  2. 1,642 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,402 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,112 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burlington, VT, which is 0.72 times less than the 2,932 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 3,807 degrees mean that there were 13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 292 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,564) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Burlington, VT was $338,100 in 2021, which is 1.38 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $312,200 to $338,100, a 8.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington, VT is 38.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Burlington, VT have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burlington, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Burlington, VT is $59,331. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Burlington, VT was Census Tract 11 with a value of $97,788, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $96,875 and $79,847.

Property

$338,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$16,213
$6,570
Median Property Taxes
±$535

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

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

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Rent vs Own

38.3%
Homeownership
2021
60.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 38.3% of the housing units in Burlington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 37.6%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 11
  2. Census Tract 8
  3. Census Tract 1

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burlington, VT was Census Tract 11 with a value of $97,788, followed by Census Tract 8 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $96,875 and $79,847.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,331
Median Household Income
± $3,318
17.2k
Number of Households
± 934

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.2k households in Burlington, VT grew to $59,331 from the previous year's value of $55,461.

The following chart displays the households in Burlington, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Burlington, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (48.4%)
  2. Walked (19.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (12.8%)

In 2021, 48.4% of workers in Burlington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (19.5%) and those who worked at home (12.8%).

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.

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Commute Time

18.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington, VT have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Burlington, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington, VT (8.94k out of 37.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

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96.9% of the population of Burlington, VT has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 6.99% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0.803% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see 535 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (550 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1027 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 143 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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535 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chittenden County, VT

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see an average of 535 patients per year. This represents a 2.73% decrease from the previous year (550 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 47.2% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

3.12%
Uninsured
57.8%
Employer Coverage
16.7%
Medicaid
6.99%
Medicare
14.7%
Non-Group
0.803%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington, VT declined by 13.2% from 3.59% to 3.12%.

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

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