Chittenden County, VT

County

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2023 Population
168,831
0.31% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
37
0.817% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
10.4%
6.49% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$94,310
5.38% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$404,500
6.93% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
95,924
0.683% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Chittenden County, VT had a population of 169k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $94,310. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chittenden County, VT grew from 168,309 to 168,831, a 0.31% increase and its median household income grew from $89,494 to $94,310, a 5.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chittenden County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.34%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), and White (Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Chittenden 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.

96.9% of the residents in Chittenden County, VT are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2023, the median property value in Chittenden County, VT was $404,500, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Chittenden County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Chittenden County, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chittenden County, VT is home to a population of 169k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.59% of Chittenden County, VT residents were born outside of the country (12.8k people).

In 2023, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Chittenden County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.64k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
96.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of Chittenden County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chittenden County, VT was 96.7%, 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, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    145k ± 447
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.53k ± 553
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    5.64k ± 653
2.83%
Hispanic Population
4.77k people

In 2023, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (145k people) in Chittenden County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.64k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.83% of the people in Chittenden County, VT are hispanic (4.77k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    5,120 ± 1,750 people
  2. China
    1,549 ± 965 people
  3. India
    1,343 ± 899 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 5,120 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,549 and India with 1,343.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.59%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.8k people
7.69%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
13k people

As of 2023, 7.59% of Chittenden County, VT residents (12.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chittenden County, VT was 7.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,003 ± 266
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,867 ± 346
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    735 ± 225

Chittenden County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Chittenden County, VT employs 95.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chittenden County, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,874 people), Educational Services (14,114 people), and Retail Trade (9,956 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($99,911), Utilities ($95,352), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,921).

Employment

Occupations

95.9k
2023 Value
± 2,447
0.683%
1 Year growth
± 3.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chittenden County, VT grew at a rate of 0.683%, from 95.3k employees to 95.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chittenden County, VT, are Management Occupations (12,949 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,571 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,324 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chittenden County, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

95.9k
2023 Value
± 2,447
0.683%
1 Year growth
± 3.57%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chittenden County, VT grew at a rate of 0.683%, from 95.3k employees to 95.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chittenden County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,874 people), Educational Services (14,114 people), and Retail Trade (9,956 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chittenden County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Chittenden County, 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

$60,680
Median earning men ± $1,314
$46,319
Median earning women ± $1,227

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,253), Public Administration ($82,209), and Information ($81,389).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($83,375), Public Administration ($66,092), and Manufacturing ($60,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.76%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 492
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 398
    Construction
  3. 364
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $988k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $717k
    Manufacturing
  3. $715k
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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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, 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%).

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

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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, VT

Becca Balint
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Chittenden County, VT awarded 5,352 degrees. The student population of Chittenden County, 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, VT are White (4,170 and 79.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (326 and 6.23%), Unknown (222 and 4.25%), and Asian (175 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Chittenden County, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, VT was General Psychology with 215 degrees awarded.

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

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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, 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

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In 2023, 0.387% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.311% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (149k), Bachelors Degree (122k), and Some college (103k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Chittenden County, VT was $404,500 in 2023, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $378,300 to $404,500, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Chittenden County, VT is 63.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Chittenden County, VT have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chittenden County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chittenden County, VT is $94,310. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chittenden County, VT was Census Tract 33.01, Chittenden County, VT with a value of $159,271, followed by Census Tract 21.01, Chittenden County, VT and Census Tract 35.01, Chittenden County, VT, with respective values of $140,099 and $136,385.

In 2024, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.489%.

Housing

Property

$404,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,815
$44,771
Median Property Taxes
±$1,310

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

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Rent vs Own

63.6%
Homeownership
2023
61.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 63.6% of the housing units in Chittenden County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 33.01, Chittenden County, VT
  2. Census Tract 21.01, Chittenden County, VT
  3. Census Tract 35.01, Chittenden County, VT

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chittenden County, VT was Census Tract 33.01, Chittenden County, VT with a value of $159,271, followed by Census Tract 21.01, Chittenden County, VT and Census Tract 35.01, Chittenden County, VT, with respective values of $140,099 and $136,385.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chittenden County, 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.
$94,310
Median Household Income
± $2,768
70.4k
Number of Households
± 2,094

In 2023, the median household income of the 70.4k households in Chittenden County, VT grew to $94,310 from the previous year's value of $89,494.

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

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chittenden County, VT is from Vermont.
0.433
2023 Wage GINI in Vermont
0.437
2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2023, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.942% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vermont in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.7%)
  3. Carpooled (8%)

In 2023, 63.9% of workers in Chittenden County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.7%) and those who carpooled to work (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

21.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chittenden County, VT have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.47% of the workforce in Chittenden County, 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 Chittenden County, 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, VT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 16.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.489%.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chittenden County, VT (16.6k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. 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, VT is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 9% of the children was living in poverty in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.7%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 130 in Chittenden County, VT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 39.1 per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Chittenden County, VT has health coverage, with 57.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.946% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see 572 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.32% increase from the previous year (533 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1032 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 132 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see an average of 572 patients per year. This represents a 7.32% increase from the previous year (533 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.3%
Uninsured
57.2%
Employer Coverage
13.9%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
0.946%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chittenden County, VT declined by 1.33% from 3.34% to 3.3%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.7 in Chittenden County, VT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 27.2% in Chittenden County, VT.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 3.98% in Chittenden County, VT.

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