South Burlington, VT

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2024 Population

20,756

US Senator

Bernie Sanders

Independent Party

US Senator

Peter Welch

Democratic Party

US Representative

Becca Balint

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.2

1.55% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

7.21%

11.2% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$106,667

9.71% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$443,400

11% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

11,997

0.192% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in South Burlington, 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.

95.1% of the residents in South Burlington, VT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Burlington, VT are Advanced Welding Institute (91 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in South Burlington, VT was $443,400, and the homeownership rate was 61.6%.

Most people in South Burlington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in South Burlington, VT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Burlington, VT is home to a population of 20.8k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.6% of South Burlington, VT residents were born outside of the country (2.62k people).

In 2024, there were 7.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in South Burlington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 994 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2024 Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.1% of South Burlington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Burlington, VT was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Burlington, VT

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 647
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 521
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
994 ± 342

3.47%

Hispanic Population

721 people

3.47% of the people in South Burlington, VT are hispanic (721 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Burlington, 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

12.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.62k people

11.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

As of 2024, 12.6% of South Burlington, VT residents (2.62k 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 South Burlington, VT was 11.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
256 ± 109
Gulf War (2001-)
214 ± 120
Korea
16 ± 17

South Burlington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

96.6% of the population of South Burlington, VT has health coverage, with 60.1% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.509% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Vermont see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (899 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1377 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 174 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 24.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.38%

Uninsured

60.1%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.509%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Burlington, VT grew by 56.7% from 2.16% to 3.38%.

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

Economy

The economy of South Burlington, VT employs 12k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Burlington, VT were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,584 people), Educational Services (1,648 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,432 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($105,659), Public Administration ($89,837), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,750).

Employment

Occupations

12k

2024 Value

± 885

0.192%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 0.192%, from 12k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Burlington, VT, are Management Occupations (1,583 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,079 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,049 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Burlington, 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

12k

2024 Value

± 885

0.192%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 0.192%, from 12k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Burlington, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,584 people), Educational Services (1,648 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,432 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Burlington, VT, though some of these residents may live in South Burlington, VT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,176

Median earning men ± $4,523

$49,382

Median earning women ± $4,929

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($133,611), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,048), and Public Administration ($108,443).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($93,646), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,614), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,700).

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.

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.

South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, VT

Becca Balint

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

South Burlington, 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 South Burlington, VT have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2024, universities in South Burlington, VT awarded 91 degrees. The student population of South Burlington, VT in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 90 male students and 14 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Burlington, VT are White (89 and 97.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in South Burlington, VT by number of degrees awarded are Advanced Welding Institute (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Burlington, VT are Welding Technology (91 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 104 students enrolled in South Burlington, VT, 86.5% men and 13.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 100 records, of which 14% were women and 86% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Welding Technology

Most Common

89 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Burlington, VT was Welding Technology with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Burlington, VT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Advanced Welding Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

91 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Advanced Welding Institute with 91 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 79 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Burlington, VT, which is 6.58 times more than the 12 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 89 degrees mean that there were 44.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in South Burlington, VT was $443,400 in 2024, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $399,600 to $443,400, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in South Burlington, VT is 61.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Burlington, VT have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Burlington, VT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$443,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,509

$5,830

Median Property Taxes

±$565

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

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

Rent vs Own

61.6%

Homeownership

2024

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.6% of the housing units in South Burlington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Burlington, 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.

$106,667

Median Household Income

± $12,797

9.47k

Number of Households

± 803

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.47k households in South Burlington, VT grew to $106,667 from the previous year's value of $97,229.

The following chart displays the households in South Burlington, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Burlington, 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 (67.3%)
Worked At Home (19.6%)
Carpooled (7.32%)

In 2024, 67.3% of workers in South Burlington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.32%).

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

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Burlington, VT have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in South Burlington, VT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Burlington, VT (1.47k out of 20.4k 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 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Burlington, 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.