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.
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Median Household Income
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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.