Vermont is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Green Mountains, maple forests, and scenic valleys. It has a population of 648,278, making it the 51st most populated state in the country. The capital city is Montpelier. Vermont has a tourism and agriculture-based economy.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vermont includes 91.41% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 589,835 | 91.41% |
Two or more races | 31,026 | 4.81% |
Asian | 10,700 | 1.66% |
Black or African American | 7,887 | 1.22% |
Other race | 4,413 | 0.68% |
Native American | 1,273 | 0.2% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 120 | 0.02% |
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Vermont's average per capita income is $51,085. Household income levels show a median of $78,024. The poverty rate stands at 10.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $115,867 | $141,640 |
Families | $102,104 | $126,901 |
Households | $78,024 | $103,603 |
Non Families | $46,243 | $65,086 |
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Vermont’s population distribution centers on Chittenden County with 170,000 residents and modest 0.8% growth since 2020. Most counties show minimal population changes, with Franklin County experiencing the strongest growth at 3%. Only Bennington County and Rutland County show slight declines at 1.2% and 0.6% respectively. Population density varies significantly from Chittenden’s 316 people per square mile to Essex County‘s sparse 9 people per square mile, despite being New England’s least populous county.