State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,178.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.28%
Growth Since 2010
1.52%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
221,355
World Population Review
Burlington, Vermont Population 2021
43,063
Burlington is a city located in Chittenden County Vermont. It is also the county seat of Chittenden County. With a 2020 population of 43,063, it is the largest city in Vermont and the 908th largest city in the United States . Burlington is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,417 in 2010. Burlington reached it's highest population of 43,063 in 2021. Spanning over 15 miles, Burlington has a population density of 4,178 people per square mile.
The average household income in Burlington is $71,718 with a poverty rate of 26.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,213 per month, and the median house value is $284,500. The median age in Burlington is 26.8 years, 26.4 years for males, and 27.3 years for females.
Burlington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlington was:
- White: 85.28%
- Asian: 5.78%
- Black or African American: 5.70%
- Two or more races: 2.77%
- Other race: 0.28%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Burlington, Vermont is 43,063 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 42,697.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 42,417.
Burlington, Vermont Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 221,355 | 472 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 220,883 | 472 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 220,411 | 472 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 219,939 | 964 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 218,975 | 1,528 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 217,447 | 295 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 217,152 | 1,476 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 215,676 | 849 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 214,827 | 865 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 213,962 | 727 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 213,235 | 1,697 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 211,538 | 0.00% |
Burlington Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,284 | 85.28% |
| Asian | 2,461 | 5.78% |
| Black or African American | 2,426 | 5.70% |
| Two or More Races | 1,179 | 2.77% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 0.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 66 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.03% |
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Burlington Population by Race
Burlington Population Pyramid $2021
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Burlington Population by Age
Burlington Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,552 | 2.14 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 10,580 | 1.66 | 22.2 |
| Married | 4,326 | 2.98 | 71.2 |
| Female | 1,218 | 2.8 | 24.8 |
| Male | 428 | 3.51 | 47.7 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
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Burlington Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 644 | 2.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,109 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 4,070 | 18.05% |
| Some College | 3,523 | 15.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,196 | 5.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,148 | 31.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,864 | 21.57% |
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Burlington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Burlington Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,391 | 18,346 | 10,831 |
| Asian | 1,276 | 727 | 425 |
| Black | 922 | 846 | 272 |
| Hispanic | 535 | 497 | 340 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 417 | 207 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 3 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 29 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 85.29%.
Burlington Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,173
Average Earnings
$43,184
Average Male
$35,134
Average Female
Burlington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Burlington Language by Age
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Burlington Language
86.51% of Burlington residents speak only English, while 13.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.90% of the population.
Burlington Language
Burlington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,313 | 7,378 | 25.17% |
| Black | 2,329 | 1,024 | 43.97% |
| Asian | 2,109 | 516 | 24.47% |
| Hispanic | 1,090 | 289 | 26.51% |
| Multiple | 1,033 | 289 | 27.98% |
| Native | 56 | 11 | 19.64% |
| Other | 103 | 8 | 7.77% |
26.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.64%
Male Poverty Rate
27.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burlington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Black, with 43.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Other, with 7.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.56%.
Burlington Poverty
Burlington Poverty Rate by Education
Burlington Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
24.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.3%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Burlington Married by Age and Sex
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Burlington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Burlington Marital Status by Race
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Burlington Marital Status
Burlington Veterans by War
Burlington Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,254 | 3.80% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 3.64% |
| Black | 20 | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.49% |
| Islander | 8 | 66.67% |
| Other Race | 5 | 6.58% |
Burlington Veterans by Race
Burlington Veterans by Education
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9.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
Burlington Veterans by Education
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65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Burlington Employment by Age
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Burlington Employment by Race
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Burlington Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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88.21%
Native Born
11.79%
Foreign Born
6.42%
Non Citizen
5.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.21% of Burlington residents were born in the United States, with 31.32% having been born in Vermont. 6.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Burlington Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,063 | 122 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 42,941 | 122 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 42,819 | 122 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 42,697 | 298 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 42,399 | 90 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 42,309 | -210 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 42,519 | 28 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 42,491 | -176 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 42,667 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 42,648 | 114 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 42,534 | 98 | 0.23% |
| 2010 | 42,436 | 3,547 | 0.88% |
| 2000 | 38,889 | -238 | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 39,127 | 1,415 | 0.37% |
| 1980 | 37,712 | -921 | -0.24% |
| 1970 | 38,633 | 3,102 | 0.84% |
| 1960 | 35,531 | 2,376 | 0.69% |
| 1950 | 33,155 | 5,469 | 1.82% |
| 1940 | 27,686 | 2,897 | 1.11% |
| 1930 | 24,789 | 2,010 | 0.85% |
| 1920 | 22,779 | 2,311 | 1.08% |
| 1910 | 20,468 | 1,828 | 0.94% |
| 1900 | 18,640 | 4,050 | 2.48% |
| 1890 | 14,590 | 3,225 | 2.53% |
| 1880 | 11,365 | -3,022 | -2.33% |
| 1870 | 14,387 | 8,174 | 8.76% |
| 1860 | 6,213 | 103 | 0.17% |
| 1850 | 6,110 | 0.00% |