Franklin County, VT

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2023 Population

50,379

0.555% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.9

0.739% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.1%

2.79% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$79,078

7.39% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$285,500

8.47% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

25,589

0.168% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Franklin County, VT had a population of 50.4k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $79,078. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Franklin County, VT grew from 50,101 to 50,379, a 0.555% increase and its median household income grew from $73,633 to $79,078, a 7.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.566%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.395%).

None of the households in Franklin 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.

99.1% of the residents in Franklin County, VT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Franklin County, VT was $285,500, and the homeownership rate was 78%.

Most people in Franklin County, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Franklin County, VT was 2 cars per household.

Franklin County, VT borders Chittenden County, VT, Grand Isle County, VT, Lamoille County, VT, and Orleans County, VT.

United States Vermont Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Population & Diversity

Franklin County, VT is home to a population of 50.4k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.37% of Franklin County, VT residents were born outside of the country (1.19k people).

In 2023, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (46.5k people) in Franklin County, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 607 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Franklin County, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Franklin County, VT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Franklin County, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
46.5k ± 229
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 249
Two+ (Hispanic)
607 ± 166

1.93%

Hispanic Population

973 people

1.93% of the people in Franklin County, VT are hispanic (973 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Franklin 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
4,981 ± 1,725 people
China
1,582 ± 975 people
Germany
991 ± 772 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,981 Vermont residents, followed by China with 1,582 and Germany with 991.

Foreign-Born Population

2.37%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.19k people

2.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.25k people

As of 2023, 2.37% of Franklin County, VT residents (1.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Franklin County, VT was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
615 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
590 ± 177
Gulf War (1990s)
425 ± 162

Franklin County, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Franklin County, VT employs 25.6k people. The largest industries in Franklin County, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,842 people), Manufacturing (3,743 people), and Retail Trade (2,916 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($81,587), Information ($67,727), and Finance & Insurance ($66,250).

Males in Vermont have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,434. The income inequality in Vermont (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.6k

2023 Value

± 1,101

−0.168%

1 Year decline

± 6.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County, VT declined at a rate of −0.168%, from 25.6k employees to 25.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Franklin County, VT, are Management Occupations (2,988 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,910 people), and Production Occupations (2,261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Franklin County, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

25.6k

2023 Value

± 1,101

−0.168%

1 Year decline

± 6.18%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Franklin County, VT declined at a rate of −0.168%, from 25.6k employees to 25.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Franklin County, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,842 people), Manufacturing (3,743 people), and Retail Trade (2,916 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Franklin County, VT, though some of these residents may live in Franklin County, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,645

Median earning men ± $2,267

$48,514

Median earning women ± $2,267

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,250), Public Administration ($84,107), and Information ($72,031).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($93,333), Public Administration ($80,474), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

137
Construction
78
Other Services (except Public Administration)
57
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$167k
Manufacturing
$139k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$78.3k
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.2%), followed by Other (3.26%).

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.

Franklin 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. (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.2%)
Republican Party
Other (3.26%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Franklin County, VT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.2%), followed by Other (3.26%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Franklin 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
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

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 Franklin County, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

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

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.431% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.362% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Bachelors Degree (106k), and Some college (93.2k).

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 Franklin County, VT was $285,500 in 2023, which is 0.941 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $263,200 to $285,500, a 8.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Franklin County, VT is 78%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Franklin County, VT have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Franklin County, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Franklin County, VT is $79,078. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Franklin County, VT was Census Tract 110 with a value of $110,718, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $102,008 and $97,526.

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.376%.

Housing

Property

$285,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,910

$15,288

Median Property Taxes

±$711

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

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

Rent vs Own

78%

Homeownership

2023

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78% of the housing units in Franklin County, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Franklin 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 110
Census Tract 109
Census Tract 106

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Franklin County, VT was Census Tract 110 with a value of $110,718, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $102,008 and $97,526.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Franklin 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.

$79,078

Median Household Income

± $5,479

19.6k

Number of Households

± 991

In 2023, the median household income of the 19.6k households in Franklin County, VT grew to $79,078 from the previous year's value of $73,633.

The following chart displays the households in Franklin 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 Franklin County, VT is from Vermont.

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2022, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)

In 2023, 74.9% of workers in Franklin County, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (10.3%).

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

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Franklin County, VT have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% of the workforce in Franklin County, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Franklin County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.376%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Franklin County, VT (5.03k out of 49.9k 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 Females 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

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 2023, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Franklin County, VT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4%.

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.

Health

96.1% of the population of Franklin County, VT has health coverage, with 49.2% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.926% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, VT see 1774 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.06% decrease from the previous year (1830 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2013 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 359 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,774 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, VT

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, VT see an average of 1,774 patients per year. This represents a 3.06% decrease from the previous year (1,830 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.93%

Uninsured

49.2%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.926%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Franklin County, VT declined by 6.68% from 4.22% to 3.93%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.8 in Franklin County, VT.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 33.8% in Franklin County, VT.

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