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

2024 Employed Population

89,803

1.18% 1-year growth

About

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 (3,374 degrees awarded in 2024), Champlain College (1,139 degrees), and Saint Michael's College (428 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.

Chittenden County PUMA, VT borders Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, Northern Vermont--Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans, Caledonia & Essex Counties PUMA, VT, and Central Vermont--Addison, Washington & Orange Counties PUMA, VT.

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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

86,837

Women

51.4%

81,946

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 168,783 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

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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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County PUMA, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
145k ± 438
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.42k ± 399
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.93k ± 614

2.86%

Hispanic Population

4.85k people

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

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chittenden County PUMA, VT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
1,554 ± 963 people
Bhutan
996 ± 773 people
India
973 ± 764 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT was Canada, the natal country of 1,554 Chittenden County PUMA, VT residents, followed by Bhutan with 996 and India with 973.

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.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
2,583 households (1.59%)
Spanish
2,475 households (1.52%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,845 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
1,746 ± 359
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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%.

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

Economy

The economy of Chittenden County PUMA, VT employs 89.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chittenden County PUMA, VT were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,198 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,189 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,629 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($225,768), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($131,820), and Animal food, grain & oilseed milling ($128,329).

Males in Chittenden County PUMA, VT have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,116. The income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,719

Women

49.8%

45,084

Men

50.2%

The workforce of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2024 was 89,803 people, with 49.8% woman, and 50.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

89.8k

2024 Value

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 1.18%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 88.8k employees to 89.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, are Other managers (2,745 people), Registered nurses (1,909 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden County PUMA, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

89.8k

2024 Value

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 1.18%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chittenden County PUMA, VT grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 88.8k employees to 89.8k 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 (7,198 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,189 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,629 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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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%.

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

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Chittenden County PUMA, VT. Showing the available data for Vermont.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (63.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.3%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Vermont for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Vermont

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Bernie Sanders

Senator from Vermont

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2012/11/14/165149633/maine-independent-angus-king-to-caucus-with-senate-democrats |title=Maine Independent Angus King to Caucus with Senate Democrats |publisher=National Public Radio |first=Padmananda |last=Rama |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |quote=Angus King of Maine, who cruised to victory last week running as an independent, said Wednesday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats... The Senate's other independent, Bernie Sanders of Vermont, also caucuses with the Democrats.}}

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 Chittenden County PUMA, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Chittenden County PUMA, 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 Chittenden County PUMA, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2024, universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT awarded 5,137 degrees. The student population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,006 male students and 11,236 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are White (4,051 and 80.5%), Hispanic or Latino (295 and 5.86%), Unknown (191 and 3.79%), and Two or More Races (173 and 3.44%).

The largest universities in Chittenden County PUMA, VT by number of degrees awarded are University of Vermont (3,374 and 65.7%), Champlain College (1,139 and 22.2%), and Saint Michael's College (428 and 8.33%).

The most popular majors in Chittenden County PUMA, VT are General Business Administration & Management (450 and 8.76%), General Psychology (262 and 5.1%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (242 and 4.71%).

The median tuition costs are $48,175 for private four year colleges, and $16,280 and $42,724 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 19,242 (41.6% men and 58.4% 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 2024 there were 19,242 students enrolled in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,819 records, of which 59.4% were women and 40.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
339 degrees awarded
General Psychology
246 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
138 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was General Business Administration & Management with 339 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Vermont
3,374 degrees awarded
Champlain College
1,139 degrees awarded
Saint Michael's College
428 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Vermont with 3,374 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chittenden County PUMA, VT, which is 0.72 times less than the 2,986 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,051 degrees mean that there were 13.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 295 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 ($48,175) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,778) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.43% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.472% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Chittenden County PUMA, VT in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (40.2k), High School or Equivalent (28.8k), and Some college (28k).

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 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

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

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

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%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$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.

The following chart displays the households in Chittenden County PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2024 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT

0.447

2023 Wage GINI in Chittenden County PUMA, VT

In 2024, the income inequality in Chittenden County PUMA, VT was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.28% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Chittenden County PUMA, VT was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Chittenden County PUMA, VT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Chittenden County PUMA, VT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (61.9%)
Worked At Home (19.8%)
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%).

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

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.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

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.

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.