Montpelier, Vermont Population 2023

7,988

Montpelier is a city located in Washington County Vermont. Montpelier has a 2023 population of 7,988. Montpelier is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,009 in 2020.

The average household income in Montpelier is $90,378 with a poverty rate of 4.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Montpelier is 44.7 years, 42.1 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.

The city of Montpelier, which was first settled in 1787 and wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1895, is the least populous state capital city in the U.S., with a population of 7,855 people according to the last census taken in 2010.

Despite the low population, the daytime population grows to approximately 21,000 people, as many people in surrounding areas commute to the city limits for work.

Montpelier Population Changes

Montpelier has seen highs and lows in its population growth throughout the years. The population peaked in 1960 at 8,782. However, these numbers have declined, pushing the population below 8,000 residents in 2010. Recent estimates show that the population is down 4.1% since the last census in 2010.

Montpelier Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Montpelier was:

  • White: 92.89%
  • Two or more races: 4.22%
  • Asian: 2.01%
  • Black or African American: 0.59%
  • Other race: 0.29%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
State
Vermont
Land Area (mi²)
10.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
794.40/sq mi
Growth Rate
-0.09% (-7)
Growth Since 2020
-0.26% (-21)
The current population of Montpelier, Vermont is 7,988 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 8,009.

Montpelier, Vermont Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Montpelier Population by Race

Montpelier Population Pyramid 2023

Montpelier Median Age

44.7

Total

42.1

Male

48.1

Female

Montpelier Adults

There are 6,635 adults, (1,878 of whom are seniors) in Montpelier.

Montpelier Age Dependency

67.5

Age Dependency Ratio

39.5

Old Age Dependency Ratio

28

Child Dependency Ratio

Montpelier Sex Ratio

Female4,31554.17%
Male3,65145.83%

Montpelier Population by Age

Montpelier Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

2.72

Average Family Size

2.01

Average Household Size

53.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Montpelier Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Montpelier Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Montpelier Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.

Montpelier Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$49,014

Average Earnings

$52,997

Average Male

$46,930

Average Female

Montpelier Earnings by Educational Attainment

Montpelier Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Montpelier Language

95.32% of Montpelier residents speak only English, while 4.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.

Montpelier Language

Montpelier Poverty by Race

rate

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4.87%

Overall Poverty Rate

4.06%

Male Poverty Rate

5.57%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Montpelier

The race most likely to be in poverty in Montpelier is Multiple, with 39.69% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Montpelier is Asian, with 3.4% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.95%.

Montpelier Poverty

rate

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Montpelier Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Montpelier Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Montpelier Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Montpelier Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

42.8%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.2%

Male Marriage Rate

38.2%

Female Marriage Rate

Montpelier Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Montpelier 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.

Montpelier Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Montpelier Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

220

Number of Veterans

197

Male Veterans

23

Female Veterans

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Montpelier Veterans by War

count

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Montpelier Veterans by Age

count

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Montpelier Veterans by Race

Montpelier Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

2.78%

Veteran Poverty Rate

30.09%

Veteran Disability Rate

Montpelier Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

69.7%

Labor Force Participation

68.3%

Employment Rate

2%

Unemployment Rate

Montpelier Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Montpelier Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Montpelier Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

39.67%

Born in Montpelier

94.88%

Native Born

4.67%

Foreign Born

2.12%

Non Citizen

2.55%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

94.88% of Montpelier residents were born in the United States, with 39.67% having been born in Vermont. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Montpelier Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Montpelier Population by Year