Middlebury, VT

Census Place

2024 Population

7,220

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

23.7

0.851% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.2%

Population & Diversity

Middlebury, VT is home to a population of 7.22k people, from which 93.2% are citizens.

As of 2024, 9.09% of Middlebury, VT residents were born outside of the country (656 people).

In 2024, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.75k people) in Middlebury, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 491 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 319 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.2%

2024 Citizenship

93.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.2% of Middlebury, VT residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Middlebury, VT was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlebury, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.75k ± 319
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
491 ± 128
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
319 ± 97

5.35%

Hispanic Population

386 people

5.35% of the people in Middlebury, VT are hispanic (386 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Vermont.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,556 ± 1,651 people
India
1,739 ± 1,022 people
China
1,374 ± 909 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vermont was Canada, the natal country of 4,556 Vermont residents, followed by India with 1,739 and China with 1,374.

Foreign-Born Population

9.09%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

656 people

8.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

631 people

As of 2024, 9.09% of Middlebury, VT residents (656 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 Middlebury, VT was 8.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
132 ± 64
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 29
Korea
16 ± 17

Middlebury, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.74 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Middlebury, VT.

Economy

The economy of Middlebury, VT employs 3.18k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Middlebury, VT were Educational Services (1,200 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (371 people), and Retail Trade (367 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($105,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,344), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,781).

Employment

Occupations

3.18k

2024 Value

± 335

2.61%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Middlebury, VT grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 3.1k employees to 3.18k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlebury, VT, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (629 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (312 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (305 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlebury, VT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.18k

2024 Value

± 335

2.61%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Middlebury, VT grew at a rate of 2.61%, from 3.1k employees to 3.18k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlebury, VT, are Educational Services (1,200 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (371 people), and Retail Trade (367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlebury, VT, though some of these residents may live in Middlebury, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,441

Median earning men ± $10,792

$15,303

Median earning women ± $10,251

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,958), Other Services Except Public Administration ($82,813), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,920).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($52,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,861), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,500).

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.

Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Vermont.

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 Middlebury, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

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

Education

The student population of Middlebury, VT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,296 male students and 1,507 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlebury, VT are White (698 and 73.8%), Hispanic or Latino (78 and 8.25%), Asian (70 and 7.4%), and Two or More Races (53 and 5.6%).

The largest universities in Middlebury, VT by number of degrees awarded are Middlebury College (1,066 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Middlebury, VT are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (124 and 11.6%), General English Language & Literature (94 and 8.82%), and Environmental Studies (76 and 7.13%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $67,100.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Middlebury, VT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 10.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,803 (46.2% men and 53.8% 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 2,803 students enrolled in Middlebury, VT, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,505 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
124 degrees awarded
Environmental Studies
76 degrees awarded
Computer Science
64 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlebury, VT was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 124 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Middlebury College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,066 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Middlebury College with 1,066 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 458 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlebury, VT, which is 0.753 times less than the 608 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 698 degrees mean that there were 8.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 78 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 ($67,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Middlebury, VT was $417,400 in 2024, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $388,100 to $417,400, a 7.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlebury, VT is 56.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Middlebury, VT have an average commute time of 14.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlebury, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$417,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$30,647

$1,164

Median Property Taxes

±$163

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

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

Rent vs Own

56.8%

Homeownership

2024

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.8% of the housing units in Middlebury, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlebury, 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.

$86,250

Median Household Income

± $18,062

2.05k

Number of Households

± 256

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.05k households in Middlebury, VT grew to $86,250 from the previous year's value of $74,900.

The following chart displays the households in Middlebury, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Middlebury, VT is from Vermont.

0.434

2024 Wage GINI in Vermont

0.433

2023 Wage GINI in Vermont

In 2024, the income inequality in Vermont was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.133% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vermont was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (46.2%)
Walked (25.3%)
Worked At Home (19.1%)

In 2024, 46.2% of workers in Middlebury, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (25.3%) and those who worked at home (19.1%).

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

14.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlebury, VT have a shorter commute time (14.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Middlebury, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlebury, VT (649 out of 4.28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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