South Burlington, VT

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2023 Population
20,488
1.22% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Sanders
Independent Party
US Senator
Peter Welch
Democratic Party
US Representative
Becca Balint
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
38.8
0.258% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.12%
1.19% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$97,229
7.54% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$399,600
4.25% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
11,974
0.664% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Burlington, VT had a population of 20.5k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $97,229. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Burlington, VT grew from 20,241 to 20,488, a 1.22% increase and its median household income grew from $90,410 to $97,229, a 7.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Burlington, VT are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.37%).

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 (66 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in South Burlington, VT was $399,600, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in South Burlington, VT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.9 minutes. The average car ownership in South Burlington, VT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Burlington, VT is home to a population of 20.5k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.5% of South Burlington, VT residents were born outside of the country (2.35k people).

In 2023, there were 9.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in South Burlington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 920 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.1%
2023 Citizenship
95%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of South Burlington, VT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Burlington, VT was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Burlington, VT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.6k ± 600
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.78k ± 530
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    920 ± 276
3.51%
Hispanic Population
719 people

In 2023, there were 9.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in South Burlington, VT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 920 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.51% of the people in South Burlington, VT are hispanic (719 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in South Burlington, VT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    4,981 ± 1,725 people
  2. China
    1,582 ± 975 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

11.5%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.35k people
12.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.57k people

As of 2023, 11.5% of South Burlington, VT residents (2.35k 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 South Burlington, VT was 12.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    285 ± 128
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    196 ± 123
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    37 ± 41

South Burlington, VT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Burlington, VT employs 12k people. The largest industries in South Burlington, VT are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,328 people), Educational Services (1,642 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,236 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($86,625), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,654), and Manufacturing ($82,929).

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.

Occupations

12k
2023 Value
± 872
0.664%
1 Year growth
± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 0.664%, from 11.9k employees to 12k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Burlington, VT, are Management Occupations (1,570 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,246 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,207 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Burlington, VT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

12k
2023 Value
± 872
0.664%
1 Year growth
± 10.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Burlington, VT grew at a rate of 0.664%, from 11.9k employees to 12k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Burlington, VT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,328 people), Educational Services (1,642 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,236 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$68,039
Median earning men ± $6,209
$47,739
Median earning women ± $5,149

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($112,692), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,686), and Public Administration ($102,014).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($93,452), Public Administration ($66,810), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,271).

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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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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.

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 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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in South Burlington, VT awarded 66 degrees. The student population of South Burlington, VT in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 89 male students and 5 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in South Burlington, VT are White (65 and 98.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.52%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in South Burlington, VT by number of degrees awarded are Advanced Welding Institute (66 and 100%).

The most popular majors in South Burlington, VT are Welding Technology (66 and 100%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 94 students enrolled in South Burlington, VT, 94.7% men and 5.32% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 91 records, of which 5.49% were women and 94.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Burlington, VT was Welding Technology with 61 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
66 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Advanced Welding Institute with 66 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 58 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Burlington, VT, which is 7.25 times more than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 65 degrees mean that there were 65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Burlington, VT was $399,600 in 2023, which is 1.32 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $383,300 to $399,600, a 4.25% increase. The homeownership rate in South Burlington, VT is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Burlington, VT have an average commute time of 18.9 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.

Median household income in South Burlington, VT is $97,229. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in South Burlington, VT was Census Tract 33.01 with a value of $159,271, followed by Census Tract 33.04 and Census Tract 40.02, with respective values of $111,395 and $79,558.

Property

$399,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$22,215
$5,590
Median Property Taxes
±$549

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.

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Rent vs Own

60.1%
Homeownership
2023
61.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 60.1% of the housing units in South Burlington, VT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in South Burlington, VT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 33.01
  2. Census Tract 33.04
  3. Census Tract 40.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in South Burlington, VT was Census Tract 33.01 with a value of $159,271, followed by Census Tract 33.04 and Census Tract 40.02, with respective values of $111,395 and $79,558.

The following map shows all of the places in South Burlington, VT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$97,229
Median Household Income
± $9,164
9.31k
Number of Households
± 766

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.31k households in South Burlington, VT grew to $97,229 from the previous year's value of $90,410.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Burlington, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (71.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
  3. Carpooled (6.53%)

In 2023, 71.4% of workers in South Burlington, VT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.53%).

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

18.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Burlington, VT have a shorter commute time (18.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in South Burlington, 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 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.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Burlington, VT (1.64k out of 20.2k 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 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

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Health

97.8% of the population of South Burlington, VT has health coverage, with 59.4% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.223% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see 533 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.374% decrease from the previous year (535 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1030 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 141 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

Primary care physicians in Chittenden County, VT see an average of 533 patients per year. This represents a 0.374% decrease from the previous year (535 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 18.7% under 18 years, 24.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.16%
Uninsured
59.4%
Employer Coverage
12%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
0.223%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Burlington, VT declined by 18.5% from 2.65% to 2.16%.

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