Chittenden County PUMA, VT

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2024 Population
169,758
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
37.3
0.811% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
9.73%
6.81% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$96,759
2.6% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$439,200
8.58% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
88,755
3.3% 1-year growth

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9.2% of the households in Chittenden County PUMA, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are University of Vermont (3,383 degrees awarded in 2023), Champlain College (1,351 degrees), and Saint Michael's College (452 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was $439,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Chittenden County PUMA, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chittenden County PUMA, VT is home to a population of 170k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.45% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Chittenden County PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.93k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,583 households), Spanish (2,475 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,554 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
85,435
Women
51%
81,966
Men
49%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 167,401 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%
2024 Citizenship
96.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County PUMA, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    145k ± 438
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.42k ± 399
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.93k ± 614
2.86%
Hispanic Population
4.85k people

In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Chittenden County PUMA, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.93k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.86% of the people in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are hispanic (4.85k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    1,904 ± 1,065 people
  2. India
    804 ± 694 people
  3. China
    725 ± 660 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 1,904 Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents, followed by India with 804 and China with 725.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.45%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
12.6k people
7.59%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.8k people

As of 2024, 7.45% of Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 7.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. French (Incl. Cajun)
    2,583 households (1.59%)
  2. Spanish
    2,475 households (1.52%)
  3. Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
    1,554 households (0.956%)

9.2% of the households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.59% of the households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,845 ± 269
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,746 ± 359
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    614 ± 186

Chittenden County PUMA, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Chittenden County PUMA, VT employs 88.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chittenden County PUMA, VT were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,506 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,052 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,883 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($137,958), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($131,536), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($130,345).

Males in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,262. The income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
44,023
Women
49.6%
44,732
Men
50.4%

The workforce of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2023 was 88,755 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

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Occupations

88.8k
2023 Value
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 3.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 85.9k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, are Other managers (3,101 people), Cashiers (2,082 people), and Registered nurses (1,978 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.8k
2023 Value
3.3%
1 Year growth
± 3.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 85.9k employees to 88.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,506 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,052 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,883 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT, though some of these residents may live in Chittenden County PUMA, 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

$61,782
Median earning men ± $1,400
$48,215
Median earning women ± $1,969

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,935), Information ($85,506), and Public Administration ($80,781).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,242), Construction ($63,354), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,841).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% 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 19.7%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

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.

Chittenden County PUMA, 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (63.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Other (1.76%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Vermont went to Kamala Harris with 63.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.3%), followed by Other (1.76%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders
Senator from Vermont1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Chittenden County PUMA, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT awarded 5,352 degrees. The student population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,904 male students and 11,296 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are White (4,170 and 79.7%), Hispanic or Latino (326 and 6.23%), Unknown (222 and 4.25%), and Asian (175 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,383 and 63.2%), Champlain College (1,351 and 25.2%), and Saint Michael's College (452 and 8.45%).

The most popular majors in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are General Business Administration & Management (483 and 9.02%), Computer & Information Systems Security (296 and 5.53%), and General Psychology (224 and 4.19%).

The median tuition costs in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are $46,370 for private four year colleges, and $16,280 and $41,280 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 19,200 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 19,200 students enrolled in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,019 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    215 degrees awarded
  2. General Biological Sciences
    146 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    323 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was General Psychology with 215 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Vermont
    3,383 degrees awarded
  2. Champlain College
    1,351 degrees awarded
  3. Saint Michael's College
    452 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,383 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,298 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, which is 0.752 times less than the 3,054 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,170 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 326 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,370) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,610) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.357% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.325% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (38.3k), High School or Equivalent (30.2k), and Some college (28.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was $439,200 in 2024, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $404,500 to $439,200, a 8.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Chittenden County PUMA, VT is 63.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chittenden County PUMA, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$439,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,510
$45,679
Median Property Taxes
±$1,275

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Rent vs Own

63.9%
Homeownership
2024
60.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 63.9% of the housing units in Chittenden County PUMA, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$96,759
Median Household Income
± $3,007
71.5k
Number of Households
± 2,000

In 2024, the median household income of the 71.5k households in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew to $96,759 from the previous year's value of $94,310.

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Wage Distribution

0.447
2023 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT
0.453
2022 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT

In 2023, the income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.45% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Chittenden County PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chittenden County PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (61.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (19.8%)
  3. Carpooled (7.75%)

In 2024, 61.9% of workers in Chittenden County PUMA, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.75%).

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chittenden County PUMA, VT (15.5k out of 160k 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 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 Chittenden County PUMA, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

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Health

96.5% of the population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.54%
Uninsured
57.2%
Employer Coverage
13.2%
Medicaid
11.8%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
1.06%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew by 7.32% from 3.3% to 3.54%.

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